Dave Edwards: Record-equalling Wolves shine once more with a controlled victory

Wow. Six wins in a row. What an achievement for Vitor Pereira and his Wolves side.

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The run, which levelled their 1970 record of six successive victories, just keeps on going. 

You did not see this coming earlier in the season - there is no way you could have predicted it.  

There is a great stat going around. When Pereira took charge of his first game against Leicester at the King Power Stadium, Wolves were five points behind the Foxes. Fast forward 18 games, and they are now 23 points ahead of them. 

That is an incredible turnaround. At that point, if you were asked if one of these teams was going to go on a blistering run you could not have said for certain it would have been Wolves. 

It is miraculous what Pereira has done. The confidence and control he has instilled into this group really is something to be marvelled at. 

Once again, while it was not a stellar display - something I feel I keep saying every week - it was so controlled. They never looked in any danger. They were miles better than Leicester all over the pitch. 

It was about being patient, taking their time, and not giving Leicester any chances. 

For the majority of the game, that happened. Wolves kept the ball well, and there were these little moments with the quality advantage that Pereira's side has - they were the difference. 

The first goal was brilliant. It was quick link-up play between Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri down the left side - we have seen that so many times this season. 

From that moment on, Leicester were never going to get back into the game. 

Jorgen Strand Larsen got his 13th goal of the season. He now equals Raul Jimenez's 13 goals in his debut season for Wolves - he is a player who is very highly regarded by the fans. 

The best thing you can say about him is that while he has 13 goals, he could have had a lot more - that shows he will continue to get into good positions. Getting chances is one of the hardest things to do in the Premier League. 

He is on an excellent run, and that coincides with Wolves' excellent form.

Rodrigo Gomes' goal was the highlight of the day for me. He plays with so much energy and enthusiasm, you can see how much it means to him. 

His celebration summed up what his first goal at Molineux in the Premier League meant to him. He looked like a young kid out there who had just scored for his boyhood team. 

Every youngster in the stadium watching would celebrate it in the same way. I was delighted for him, and it topped off a wonderful win. 

I knew it was Conor Coady's first appearance since leaving the club, and I think it came at a great time from a Wolves perspective because they are in a good position. 

I wanted him to get the welcome and reception that he deserved. While he is now an opposition player, I really do think he has played a huge part in helping Wolves to get where they are as a football club. 

I have said it before I believe he is the most important player to wear the shirt since Steve Bull - he has been that important. 

The way he brought the club together and went out into the community, Coady represented everything a fan would want to see from their captain. 

I would like to see him back at Wolves in some capacity, someday.

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