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'Water off a duck's back' - Hughes plays down Southampton sack rumours

Paulo Sousa has been touted as a potential replacement for the Welshman, but the Saints boss has dismissed speculation over his future

Southampton manager Mark Hughes says speculation he is set to be sacked by the club is "water off a duck's back".

Reports have claimed that former QPR, Leicester City and Swansea City boss Paulo Sousa has been lined up to take over at St Mary’s.

Hughes kept the Saints in the Premier League last season, but this term they are only off the bottom of the table on goal difference having failed to win in the top flight since September 1.