Southampton boss Nathan Jones braced for one of their biggest challenges when they face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup.
Southampton boss Nathan Jones insisted he will remain “thick-skinned” after his side were loudly booed off following a damaging 1-0 defeat to fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest.
Manchester City will face Southampton in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals next.
Newcastle edged their all-Premier League clash with Bournemouth to progress to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup, with England defender Kieran Trippier instrumental on his return to action after the World Cup.
Southampton manager Nathan Jones hopes to see his early work rewarded in the Carabao Cup as he makes a belated bow at St Mary's.