"This was a very difficult game for us, it wasn't the prettiest game but it's all about winning," said Pearson.
"We don't expect to go anywhere and have teams allow us to play. Northampton made it difficult for us but as the game developed we always looked the more likely winners.
"We know what's at stake for us this season and the players are going out every week looking to win games.
"We were disappointing in the first half and we had to work hard to stay in the game. Northampton had some good chances in the first 20 minutes but we gradually got on top in the second half."
Stuart Gray
"Leicester are a good side but we could have beaten them had we carried on our early momentum, but the penalty set us back," said Gray.
"Before the penalty we were on the front foot, we were playing the game in their half but the penalty lifted them.
"Leicester are the best side in this league but we stuck at it. We put in plenty of effort but were probably beaten on ability.
"Our final ball was frustrating at times. We had a good spell at the end of the game, we threw bodies forward and it nearly came off for us.
"Defensively though we were caught out for their second goal and that was disappointing."