To keep Wolves in the Premier League and himself in a job, Gary O’Neil should focus on one factor above all others: keep Matheus Cunha fit and firing.
Cunha is surely the best player in the group of clubs battling for survival, from West Ham in 14th to Southampton at the bottom.
The Brazilian is a game-breaker, a player who can beat opponents with ease, see passes others cannot and hit shots that would be beyond many rivals.
During team shape sessions at Wolves’ Compton training base, O’Neil tears his hair out at Cunha’s inability or unwillingness to do his job when the opposition have the ball.