Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri is adamant his side is purely focused on securing Europa League qualification for next season, despite currently sitting top of the Premier League ladder.

The Foxes have the opportunity to restore their five-point buffer over second-placed Tottenham with a win over Newcastle United on Monday night.

However, Ranieri insists his side is taking it step-by-step, with locking up a spot in the Europa League their next goal.

"Now we are fighting to achieve the Europa League. Can you imagine Leicester achieve the Europa League and next season we stay in the Europa League? Unbelievable," Ranieri said.

"That is our goal. When we achieve this, I look how many matches are left. Maybe we can achieve the Champions League - wow, amazing - but the Europa League is the next little step.

"Little targets are the match: Newcastle and after Crystal Palace - that is our step. Now I remember Newcastle and Crystal Palace, and after that we have a break and I forget."