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Wigan 0 Southampton 2: Mark Hughes gets first win since returning to Southampton as plucky Wigan seen off in FA Cup Sixth Round

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg netted in the 62nd minute and then Cedric sealed the game in injury time with a sweet finish

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MARK HUGHES enjoyed a perfect first game in charge of Southampton as he guided his new club to Wembley.

Pierre Emile Hojbjerg put the visitors ahead just after the hour to put the skids under Wigan's fairytale FA Cup run.

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Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg was in the perfect spot to fire Southampton into the leadCredit: Reuters
The Saints midfielder celebrates after netting his first ever goal for the Premier League outfitCredit: Reuters

Then in stoppage time sub Nathan Redmond's deflected pass saw Cedric Soares to race clear and seal it.

And but for Latics keeper Christian Walton Saints could have scored more during a much improved second half display.

Early on he made up for spilling a high ball by recovering well to save from record signing Guido Carrillo.

At the other end a deflected shot by Nathan Byrne bobbled across the face of goal and inches wide with Che Dunkley just unable to turn it in.

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Manolo Gabbiadini was fouled in the area by Dan Burn and the Premier League club had a chance to extend their leadCredit: PA:Empics Sport
But Saints' Italian striker saw Wigan keeper Christian Walton make a splendid save of his spot-kickCredit: PA:Press Association

Nathan Massey's cross failed to reach Will Grigg but dropped nicely for Gary Roberts who scooped his shot over the bar.

Michael Jacobs' low cross from the left inches too far ahead of Grigg, the top scorer in this season's competition with seven.

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Latics - who had already put three Premier League teams out this season - had been much the better team.

Sparky must have had some words with his players at the break because they looked more purposeful after the break.

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At times it was nervy for Mark Hughes on the sidelines as Wigan competed wellCredit: PA:Empics Sport

Nathan Byrne's blind back-pass presented Gabbiadini with a golden chance but Walton did brilliantly to spread himself and save.

The Latics keeper made another smart save to tip over a bullet header from Hojbjerg soon afterwards.

But from another Tadic corner from the left, the Dane turned it goalwards and Dan Burn was unable to keep it out.

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There was some trouble in the home end when fans clashed with stewards and the police had to get involvedCredit: Reuters
The disturbances in the Wigan end shouldn't take away from their team's battling performanceCredit: Reuters

Gabbiadini was sent sprawling in the box by Burn as he went through on goal for one of the clearest penalties you will see.

The Italian picked himself up but his left-footed effort from the spot was superbly tipped away by Walton.

However Soares showed him how it should be done as he burst clear down the left hand channel and rolled past Walton.

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