Southampton Welsh manager Mark Hughes applauds supporters ahead of the English FA Cup quarter-final football match between Wigan Athletic and Southampton at DW Stadium in Wigan, northwest England on March 18, 2018. / AFP PHOTO
Mark Hughes has been sacked as manager of Southampton, the struggling Premier League club announced on Monday, despite an improved performance in a 2-2 draw with Manchester United.

Southampton Welsh manager Mark Hughes applauds supporters ahead of the English FA Cup quarter-final football match between Wigan Athletic and Southampton at DW Stadium in Wigan, northwest England on March 18, 2018. / AFP PHOTO
“We would like to express our thanks to Mark and his staff for all of their efforts during their time at St Mary’s,” the club said in a statement.
“The search for a new manager to take the club forward is already under way.”
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Assistant first team manager Mark Bowen and assistant first team coach Eddie Niedzwiecki have also left the club.
Southampton, who were 2-0 up against Jose Mourinho’s United at home on Saturday at one stage, are 18th in the Premier League, just one point ahead of bottom club Fulham.
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