Mauricio Pellegrino replaced Claude Puel as manager last summerSouthampton have sacked manager Mauricio Pellegrino after a run of one Premier League win in 17 games. WATCH: Mauricio Pellegrino's final post-match interview after a heavy loss at Newcastle WATCH: Mauricio Pellegrino's final post-match interview after a heavy loss at NewcastleA Southampton statement on Monday read: "The club can confirm it has parted company with Mauricio Pellegrino. "Assistant manager Carlos Compagnucci and assistant first-team coach Xavier Tamarit have also parted company with the club. WATCH: Highlights of Newcastle 3-0 Southampton WATCH: Highlights of Newcastle 3-0 Southampton"The club will look to appoint a new management team as soon as possible, with the search for a replacement already underway." Southampton have won only five league games all season and their 3-2 win at bottom club West Brom in February is their only league win since November.

Source: Sky sports March 12, 2018 21:00 UTC