If Southhampton won against Newcastle at St Mary's Stadium it will place Southampton at the top of the Premier League for the first time in the history of the club. After their four continuous victories from their five opening matches, Hasenhuttl's side is on their way to the top of the table, regarding this Hasenhuttl says he could not have imagined that Southampton would make it this far and considers themselves lucky that this season and Friday’s game offers them that chance.
Southampton has come a long way since last years’ 9-0 thrashing at the hands of Leicester and was facing relegation but finished 11th at the end but Hasenhuttl's side is not taking this chance lightly and get involved in the early-season victory but take it as a motivation and a proof of their caliber. They might face a tough time ahead without their star striker Danny Ings.