Nigel Pearson bemoaned Bristol City's first half performance and claimed too many players performed below par after his side left Kenilworth Road empty-handed following a 1-0 defeat.
The visitors were immediately under the cosh from the first whistle and fell behind within four minutes when Cam Pring lost possession in his own half. Cody Drameh's cross found the head of Carlton Morris who buried his header into the bottom corner for his 16th league goal of the season.
City were fortunate to go into the break just one goal behind, particularly when Pring somehow escaped a red card. The City defender was beaten by the pace and strength of Elijah Adebayo who opted to stay on his feet despite having his shirt pulled while surging through on goal.
