Ralph Hasenhuttl has insisted it would be 'stupid' to think high-flying Southampton could go to struggling Arsenal as favourites.
The Saints head for the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening sitting in fourth place in the Premier League table and 10 points better off than the under-fire Gunners in 15th.
However, despite the pressure mounting on opposite number Mikel Arteta, Hasenhuttl is refusing to be taken in by the hosts' current difficulties.
Asked if his side would run out as favourites, he said: 'No.