Nigel Praises Group Work Ethic

The Foxes boss beat Burnley’s Sean Dyche and Brighton’s Gus Poyet to the division’s first monthly accolade of 2013, after guiding City to four wins in four npower Championship games from the turn of the year.

Pearson’s side were in imperious form in January, a month which saw them hit 13 goals in victories over Huddersfield Town, Bristol City, Middlesbrough and Wolves, while firmly establishing themselves in the race for automatic promotion.

“It’s was a terrific effort from the entire group over the course of the month,” Pearson told lcfc.com.

“The players and all the support staff have an outstanding work ethic and have applied themselves superbly all season. When you see that reflected in results, it is extremely rewarding for everyone.

“Our form during January helped put us into a good position to achieve our overall objective this season and it’s important that we now build on that during the coming games.”

City return to npower Championship action at King Power Stadium against Charlton Athletic on Tuesday night (kick-off 7.45pm).