Portsmouth manager John Mousinho didn't sugarcoat it after a vital victory over Leicester City, calling it the "toughest 90 minutes" of his side's recent winning run. While the three points were massive, the performance was anything but a classic.

The Blues ground out a 1-0 win at Fratton Park, with Adrian Segecic's corner finding Ibane Bowat for the decisive goal. The result propelled Portsmouth seven points clear of the Championship relegation zone, sparking celebratory chants of "we are staying up" from the relieved home fans.

Mousinho acknowledged the gritty nature of the win, stating, "It was hugely important and overall we deserved the win, we just had to get the job done because it wasn't a pretty game." He pointed to early injuries to Keshi Anderson and Terry Devlin as major disruptions, forcing tactical reshuffles that prevented any fluid rhythm, particularly in a disjointed first half.

Despite the scrappy affair, Portsmouth created a couple of key chances before finally breaking through. The manager's relief was palpable, emphasizing the sheer effort required to secure such a crucial result against a formidable opponent like Leicester. The focus now shifts quickly to another tough test as Portsmouth travel to face already-promoted Coventry City on Tuesday.