Nathan Jones has ordered his Southampton players to learn from their 4-1 humbling at St Mary’s in November. Newcastle United thrashed the Saints on home soil one week before the World Cup break.
Those Geordies who made the 650-mile round trip were treated to an Eddie Howe masterclass as the Magpies moved up to third in the Premier League. Fast forward to the present and Ralph Hasenhuttl, who took charge of Southampton that day, has been sacked.
Former Luton Town boss Jones is now in the hot seat and has pulled off a giant-killing by eliminating Manchester City from the Carabao Cup. While Southampton are winless in the league since his appointment, three cup wins - including a 2-1 away triumph at Everton in the FA Cup - should provide some concern for Howe.
