Southampton managed to hit the all-important 40-point mark following last weekend's victory at Watford, and the Saints now have a comfortable margin of 13 points separating them from the relegation zone.
With only six games left to play, it seems inconceivable that Hasenhuttl's men would drop enough points to become embroiled in a relegation dogfight, although their clash with the former champions this weekend is followed up by further testing fixtures against Everton and Manchester United.
Nevertheless, Saints fans are sure to feel confident about their side's fortunes following the win at Vicarage Road, with the prolific Danny Ings netting twice to take his league tally to 18 goals for the season, just one behind current top scorers Jamie Vardy and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Hasenhuttl's men will now look to win at St Mary's for the first time since the restart, with the Saints losing their first fixture back on home soil to Arsenal, although they have taken points off both Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United on familiar territory this season.
Southampton are in no danger of dropping any further down the table this weekend, with 15th-placed Brighton & Hove Albion seven points adrift of the Saints, but Hasenhuttl could witness his side jump two places to 12th with a shock victory if Crystal Palace and Newcastle United both suffer defeat
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