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'It's a challenge': Ralph Hasenhuttl insists Southampton can continue to thrive without Danny Ings after moving top of the Premier League without star man... as the Englishman faces six weeks out

Ralph Hasenhuttl is confident table-topping Southampton can continue their sensational form without star man Danny Ings, who faces a spell on the sidelines.

The Saints moved top of the Premier League on Friday with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle, grabbing a third-straight win and extending to a sixth game unbeaten.

Che Adams and Stuart Armstrong stepped-up to bag the goals after Ings, who already has five goals in seven top-flight matches this season, was forced to miss out after injuring his knee against Aston Villa.

Southampton moved top of the league with a win at Newcastle, all without star Danny Ings
The striker was injured against Aston Villa and is facing up to six weeks out injured for surgery

The striker was injured against Aston Villa and is facing up to six weeks out injured for surgery

Ings made a strong start to the Premier League season but the Saints must thrive without him

The forward was struck down late in the 4-3 triumph over Dean Smith's side and looks set to face up to six weeks out for knee surgery, but the Saints boss has confidence in the rest of his squad.