Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson says it's crunch time for his players today against Sunderland.
City entertain the Black Cats having picked up just one point from six games and have failed to score in their last four games.
"There is no doubt our run of results of late have been very difficult for us to endure," he said.
"I don't think we have had too many runs like this, but I suppose it is another illustration of how tough it is to be as competitive as we would like.
"We haven't played too badly, we just haven't been ruthless enough. I suppose when you are not scoring goals it makes it difficult.
"But, as always, it is there for us to go out and prove to ourselves and everyone else that we are a good side.
"We know where we have fallen short so far and, for the most part, it is not from a lack of application."
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