FRASER: WHEN KOEMAN

would love to have the chance,” said Milner.

“I think everyone can see how seriously we take it by the teams we’ve put out in the past few years – and nothing will change this year.

“At the moment we just take it one game at a time, concentrate on whatever is in front of us and try to win it.

“You can play three different competitions in a week, so you can’t spend too much time thinking about just one.”

City boss Manuel Pellegrini

The Toon Army are in a better mood after two wins that have lifted them out of the relegation zone.

But they are also desperate for a cup run.

It leaves Pardew in a dilemma, as this tie comes in FRASER FORSTER has revealed how Ronald Koeman has brought the feel-good factor back to Southampton.

Saints were tipped to head into a steep decline when former boss Mauricio Pochettino quit the club and was followed by a host of big names.

But Koeman (left) has bonded the new-look squad together and steered Saints to second spot in the Premier League.

Forster, the keeper signed from Celtic this summer, said: “He is a great man manager. He speaks to each player and gives them a clear vision of what he wants from them.

“There is no doubt he has an aura about him. The boss had a fantastic career as a player and when he speaks, people want to listen and learn from his experience.

“There is a real good feeling at this club. I sensed that from the moment I walked through the door.

“He has been upbeat from the first day. He