Manchester United captain Gary Neville heaped praise on two-goal Dimitar Berbatov after their 4-0 win at Bolton Wanderers.
For the second time in three weeks, Berbatov stepped into the role Wayne Rooney has proved so adept at and helped United wrap up a crucial win in their pursuit of a 19th title.
United's £30.75million record signing also found the goals to provide added gloss to his industrious performance at Bolton, scoring twice in a league game for the first time since his move from Tottenham in August 2008.
During much of the intervening period, Berbatov's contribution has been derided, but now it appears United's fans are starting to understand what his team-mates already knew.
"Dimitar's performances in the wins against Wolves and Bolton have showed fantastic determination," Neville said.
"He has played up front on his own in both games. He was a massive presence running the line for us against Bolton. It was really important.
"It has been so important to us that when Wayne has not been playing Dimitar has been outstanding."