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Nuno Espírito Santo must find a way to lift the mood after a poor start, as West Ham face Southampton in the Carabao Cup tonight. The Hammers boss is finding himself already under considerable pressure after a very underwhelming start to a season which many fans are hoping offer a reset in east London. However, thus far, it feels like nothing has changed from the last season which saw the club relegated. A trip to the south coast to face Southampton offers Nuno and the players an opportunity to lift the mood and restore hope that this season can be a positive one. Although it must be said that an exit from the cup will only pour more fuel on the fire, as fans lose patience with the Portuguese boss. Many fans wanted change this summer, however there was a general acceptance that Nuno was also a decent option to get the club back up. But the consistent slow start to matches, lack of energy and forever chasing games when it’s too late is becoming something fans are done with. It may well be only a few games in, but this really does feel like a must win already for Nuno.