Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Nuno Espirito Santo has praised the "character" of his side as they recorded a 1-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday on Friday night.
A first-half strike from Ruben Neves proved enough for the West Midlands outfit, who now sit seven points clear at the top of the standings.
Wolves have now won seven out of their last eight games - while also keeping clean sheets in their last four away fixtures - and Nuno has acknowledged that he is delighted with his team's work in their defensive third.
The 43-year-old told BBC WM: "I thought it was a deserved win. We had control and good moments of football but to defend like we defend against a difficult situation that Sheffield created in the second half takes quality and character.
"John Ruddy didn't make a save which says a lot about the way they defend and the way they put their bodies between the ball and our goal.
"We should have done better when we created three against three situations (going forward) but that will come."
Wolves are next in action when they host Ipswich Town on Saturday, December 23.
