Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin insists they can challenge for the title this season.
Schneiderlin feels Southampton can hang on to second place in the Premier League, and possibly even catch leaders Chelsea.
"For a few games now there has been a lot of expectation and we responded well," the 24-year-old told Southampton's official website.
"We are ready to kick on, we know that after Saturday we are going to have another break, the mood is very good but we know it can change very quickly.
"It is important to us before the international break to have a good result against Leicester so we are able to enjoy our national duties.
"Before whatever break it is important to get a victory, but we want to keep second place and to catch Chelsea."
