Wolverhampton Wanderers claimed a 2-0 win over Midlands rivals Aston Villa at Molineux last night.
Joao Gomes delivered a rock-solid display in midfield, which he capped with a goal after 61 minutes.
Wolves ensured the win in the dying embers through Rodrigo Gomes. They are still likely to go down, but not without a fight.
While the goalscorers dominated the headlines, Yerson Mosquera was Wolves' standout performer.
Mosquera's unbelievable goalline clearance after Jose Sa's crucial save on Amadou Onana helped secure the three points and a clean sheet.
Fresh from his top performance versus Arsenal , Mosquera was imperious at the back.
He won seven out of 11 duels, three out of four tackles and made 10 defensive contributions. He made four clearances and blocked two shots.
The 24-year-old has been one of Wolves' best players this season and carried that remarkable form into this clash.
If Wolves are to give themselves any chance of an immediate return to the Premier League, keeping hold of Mosquera must be a non-negotiable.
Relegation often sparks an inevitable fire sale, but players of his profile are exactly who clubs should build a promotion push around.
He combines physical dominance with growing tactical maturity, and his leadership at the back has shone through in testing circumstances.
Centre-backs who relish defending, winning their duels and throwing their bodies on the line are priceless in the Championship.
Mosquera has already shown he can perform in the Premier League. If they are serious about bouncing straight back, Mosquera should be the cornerstone of the rebuild.
