Newport need to be ruthless in Cambridge - Hughes
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Newport County need to find a ruthless edge at Cambridge United after being edged out in their last four games, says boss David Hughes.
The manager has been pleased with performances but frustrated with results after losing 1-0 to Championship Millwall in the Carabao Cup then 2-1 to Grimsby, 1-0 to Salford and 2-1 to Milton Keynes Dons in League Two.
The Exiles now try to halt the slide when taking on Cambridge at Abbey Stadium this afternoon (15:00 BST).
"On another day those four games could have gone for us, but they didn't, let's not sugar coat things," said Hughes.
"We had our moments but need a ruthless edge in both boxes because we have been really pleased with huge aspects of the performances and disappointed with outcomes."
Hughes now locks horns with his former Cardiff colleague Neil Harris, who returned for a second spell with Cambridge in February, but could not save them from League One relegation.
The U's are fresh from a Carabao Cup upset of Championship Charlton that has earned them a tie at Premier League Fulham.
"Neil is an experienced manager and a really honest and humble person who wants to get the best out of people," said Hughes.
"Cambridge are a good side and we are expecting a really competitive game. We are aware of their threats, but the emphasis is on ourselves and imposing ourselves on the game."