
Leicester City striker David Nugent could not care less if his side have to "win ugly"– as long as they keep picking up the points, he is happy.
City have made an unbeaten start to the season with two wins and a draw in the Championship and a place in the Capital One Cup second round, despite being nowhere near their free-flowing best.
It is in stark contrast to the last campaign, when City dominated early games against Charlton and Blackburn, playing some excellent football, but came away empty-handed on both occasions.
This season, City have been made to grind out their victories while looking extremely solid at the back, having conceded just once in their first three league games.
"I'm happy with the start of the season," said Nugent.
"Two wins and a draw in the league, and a win in the cup – you can't really argue with that.
"We started off so well last season but weren't getting the results, whereas this year we aren't playing as well as we can and are still getting the results. I will take that.
"We know we can play better. When that day comes, I'm sure we will start turning teams over but, at the moment, I will take winning ugly over anything.
"The fans might be a little bit disappointed that we're not playing well but, when you are picking up three points, that's all you can do. It's about winning games.
"As long as we are getting the three points, who cares."
Nugent said the ability to win ugly is massive in such a tight league like the Championship.
Last season's champions Cardiff won 17 of their 25 victories by a one-goal margin, with seven of these coming by a 1-0 scoreline.
"This league is so tight that, if you get consistency, you will be up there no matter what," said the former England international.
"You have to go on runs, so if we keep playing ugly and winning, then I'll take it. It's the mark of a good team.
"If we are still getting the three points, then no-one cares because all you see is the three points come the end of the season.
"If it stays like this, we won't be complaining."
Nugent also admitted he is still not back to full fitness after suffering a calf and quad injury during pre-season.
"I'm still not 100 per cent yet but, hopefully, these next couple of games I can get my match-fitness and start banging in the goals," he said. Reported by This is 3 hours ago.