Sean Dyche has called on his Burnley side to pay attention to themselves and not Southampton's recent revival under Ralph Hasenhuttl ahead of their Premier League meeting at Turf Moor.
The Austrian has guided the Saints out of the relegation zone after being appointed in the wake of Mark Hughes' sacking in early December although, like their next opponents, they are only four points clear of the bottom three.
Victory for either side on Saturday afternoon would strengthen their chief aim of maintaining their stay in the top flight and Dyche is hopeful the Clarets can extend their unbeaten league run to six matches this weekend.
"We are planning on delivering another good performance," he said on the club's website.
"We are always aware of the opposition – you have to be – and they've had a good uplift since the new manager.
"But equally the focus on ourselves we have shown about performances is paying us back.
"We have to keep pushing our standards and keep delivering performances and then we have shown we have taken care of ourselves."
The Clarets conceded twice in the final three minutes on Tuesday night at Old Trafford, where they were denied a fourth win in five in the league after Manchester United rallied for a 2-2 draw.
Robbie Brady was unavailable in midweek because of a groin injury but is in contention to return, although fellow midfielder Steven Defour and full-back Matt Lowton are not expected to feature.
Former England striker Peter Crouch may make his Burnley debut after joining on a short-term deal until the end of the season from Stoke – with Sam Vokes heading in the opposite direction for an undisclosed fee on a three-and-a-half-year contract.
The towering target man turned 38 on Wednesday but, with 108 goals in 462 Premier League games, he brings a wealth of experience to Burnley.
Dyche added of his newest recruit: "We knew we wanted another and it just happened that Crouchy was someone we have liked for a long time and he comes in here with open arms.
"His goals record at many clubs, over many years, at all levels is very good, as is his ability to bring other people into play.
"So, all that wrapped up in a deal, looking at losing a player, gaining a player and the financial deal, it had to be considered and I think it's the right balance on this one.
"Sam gets a new challenge and we get a new face and a different player, who is well thought of across football and I'm sure the fans will be open-minded about what he can give us."
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