Gary O'Neil on Wolves deserving thrashing of Fulham

Wolves picked up back-to-back Premier League wins and their first on their travels this season thanks to a dominant second half display.

The head coach has been under presser of late but he says the players deserve their reward and the fans deserve it for sticking by the team.

“I was really pleased for the fans and the players who have both suffered some tough weeks recently," O'Neil said.

“I wanted to make sure that fans and players both enjoyed that. It was a moment that they should enjoy because there have been some tough moments.

“There's been a lot of hard work and we've never shown any cracks.

“We've always kept working, always kept really humble and honest and fought to try to turn the situation around and this was a step in the right direction today.

"It's not a question (losing the dressing room), me and the players will always work and give everything.

"Results can go against us and some day I'm sure I'll be moved on, but it definitely won't be through losing the players.

“It's one of my favourite performances given all the adversity, the pressure that the group has been under, some of the injuries and the illnesses that we suffered.

“It’s one of my favourite afternoons as a Wolves head coach.

"To come here against a team as strong as Fulham and win the game so comfortably, you won't see that many times this season. It was a top performance and the players deserve huge credit."

Matheus Cunha was at the heart of Wolves' 4-1 win with a brace and an assist, taking him to seven goals and three assists in 12 Premier League matches this season.

“Everyone knows how important he is to us but it is important to recognise the work that he's put in because this isn't the Matheus Cunha that arrived at Wolves," O'Neil added.

“His numbers, his understanding, his willingness to be in and amongst the team out of possession and do the other side of the game has come on so much.

“I love working with him because the penny's definitely dropped that he can be a top, top player.

“There were gaps before but he works every single day to be as good as he can be now and I love working with him.

“His talent is incredible, obviously, but if you watch the top players, they're able to do it week in week out.

"The numbers he is producing at the moment is up there with anybody. He is important to the team.

"The team can be as well organised and as well coached as you like but they won't win games without quality. Matheus is a big part of our comeback.

"The first goal is straight off the training ground and Matheus' quality to control the ball and lift it over the goalkeeper is top. He is showing the world his ability."