Wolves star compared to Dennis Bergkamp after sensational showing against Fulham

Wolves made it back-to-back wins in the Premier League yesterday against Fulham.

Wolves have moved out of the relegation zone after a thumping 4-1 at Craven Cottage and all of a sudden, there is optimism.

Gary O’Neil was a man under huge pressure ahead of the recent game with Southampton. But he got a win against the Saints to ensure he remained in the job over the international break.

And he’s now followed it up with Wolves’ best win in a long time against Fulham.

Absolutely central to Wolves’ two victorious was Matheus Cunha, who is in the form of his life right now. The Brazilian scored two more goals against Fulham, and is again coming in for all the plaudits.

And there was particularly high praise from Ashley Williams last night on Match of the Day.

Wolves star Matheus Cunha hailed on Match of the Day after masterclass v Fulham

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Cunha has been Wolves’ best player this season and he was at it again against Fulham.

The home side took the lead through Alex Iwobi and fans were fearful at that point.

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But Mario Lemina’s terrific long ball found Cunha, who pulled the ball down superbly before finishing past Bernd Leno.

In the second-half, Cunha assisted Joao Gomes before adding a brilliant second himself. Goncalo Guedes got Wolves’ fourth in injury-time to cap off a wonderful day for Wanderers.

Ashley Williams was in the studio for Match of the Day last night, and was left amazed by Cunha, likening his first goal to something you’d seen from Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp.

He said: “This man is so important for Gary O’Neil’s Wolves side. He had an excellent game again today. He’s really enjoying his football.

“He’s such a strong runner, what a touch that is, a couple of touches actually. Great pass (from Lemina), that’s a sublime pass. This is Dennis Bergkamp-esque.

“Two touches and a finish, that’s what you want to see when you’re watching a game of football.

“He’s brilliant, in a team that’s not one of the top four or six, he has got good numbers this season and I think he’s been really important.”

It was certainly another brilliant outing, with O’Neil hailing Cunha’s ‘incredible’ talent after the 4-1 win.

Cunha is Wolves’ talisman

There’s no doubt about it – Cunha is Wolves’ talisman now and if he stays fit, there should be no worries about any potential relegation battle.

All O’Neil really needs to do is get his side to improve defensively. He did that today, with the back four – which was missing Santiago Bueno and Craig Dawson – holding impressively firm.

Matheus Cunha vs Fulham Minutes played – 89 Goals – 2 Assists – 1 Touches – 53 Passes/completed – 20/25 Dribbles/completed – 4/2 Duels/won – 10/4 via Sofascore

If we can see more of that, then Cunha and his supporting cast will do the rest and Wolves will fly up the table.

The Brazilian is in the form of his life right now and is clearly loving playing for Wolves. Credit must go to O’Neil for getting the very best out of him, which is something that the manager who actually brought him to Molineux – Julen Lopetegui – couldn’t manage.

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