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Mark Hughes appointed new Southampton manager as former Stoke boss joins on contract until the end of the season

Mark Hughes has been announced as the new manager of Southampton, charged with keeping the relegation-threatened Saints in the Premier League.

The former Stoke boss replaces Mauricio Pellegrino who was sacked after only one win in 17 league games.

Southampton currently reside in the relegation zone, one point adrift of safety and Hughes will have eight games to keep his new side afloat.

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Mark Hughes is the new Southampton manager after Mauricio Pellegrino was sacked
Mark Hughes is the new Southampton manager after Mauricio Pellegrino was sacked