Portsmouth fullback Steve Finnan admits tomorrow's clash with former club Fulham is a must-win.
Finnan believes the Blues showed enough at the City of Manchester Stadium to suggest they can emerge from Fulham with at least a point.
"Wednesday's a massive game for us now," Finnan told pfcTV. "It's all about us going to Fulham and getting the right result.
"We could have got something out of the game at Manchester City - we had a few chances before they scored.
"In the second half we showed there's fight in the team - we weren't holding on but creating chances.
"But when you come to a place like this you have to take your opportunities."