Southampton would move to the top of the Premier League if they beat Newcastle United on Friday, but Ralph Hasenhuttl insists he is not focusing on Saints' position ahead of the clash.
A run of four wins from their last four matches has lifted Southampton into fifth, three points behind leaders Liverpool and with the same goal difference as Jurgen Klopp's team.
Victory on Friday would therefore see them, temporarily at least, take top spot, though Hasenhuttl - who is to be without star striker Danny Ings for up to six weeks due to injury - was adamant this is not a message he has been hammering home to his squad.