In fact, the Blues are the second highest points earners per game in the EFL since his arrival in January.
His men are currently unbeaten in their last four league games, which has reduced the deficit to the play-offs, with seven games remaining.
With the gap to the top six now just three points, who are the in-form teams in the division heading into the campaign’s climax?
We’ve taken a look at the League One form table over the past 10 games to work out how Pompey compare to their third-tier rivals.
Here’s how the standings would look.
1. League One form table
Where Pompey would sit in League One form table from previous 10 games. Photo: Jason Brown
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