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Southampton boss Mark Hughes eager for Southampton to pile more misery on West Ham at London Stadium

Mark Hughes wants to capitalise on the negativity engulfing West Ham when he takes Southampton to the troubled London Stadium.

West Ham's last home game, the 3-0 defeat by Burnley, was marred by pitch invasions and protests against owners David Sullivan and David Gold as the mood at the east London club turned ugly.

The problems started as soon as Burnley scored their first goal and West Ham's players were clearly affected.

Mark Hughes's Southampton side face West Ham on Saturday in a huge clash at the bottom
Mark Hughes's Southampton side face West Ham on Saturday in a huge clash at the bottom

Southampton know a win will lift them out of the relegation zone - and dump West Ham in it - so Hughes is desperate to pile on the misery for the Hammers.