Speaking after Saturday afternoon’s defeat against Liverpool, he said: “I’m a massive fan of Dwight as everyone knows, people sometime forget – some of these new guys come on the scene and play a couple of games, but Dwight’s been knocking out game after game after game for two and a half seasons.
“When you look at it that way, it’s outstanding what he continues to deliver.
“It’s just maybe not as striking, you get a player coming through at Man United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and it just has that little bit more gloss to it, people jump on it a little bit quicker, and I understand why, of course.
“I don’t think Dwight is too worried about that, he knows he’s recognised and respected here, that’s for sure, and he knows we’re still pushing him for more as well.
"But it can be a more difficult task in a side like ours, we don't always have the ball, we're fighting and working hard to try and win Premier League games.
"Now and again we're really on it, Wolves was the outstanding one last season, when we had more of the ball, more positions with a better quality chance.
"On Saturday he was excellent, you don't have the ball as much and have to do the other side of things diligently, and when you get the ball, you have to do something with it."
We’ve gathered the best of today’s Premier League speculation below…
1. Toon urged to move for Ramsey
Newcastle United have previously been linked with a move to sign Aaron Ramsey, and ex-Toon defender Steve Howie insists that his old club should request a loan deal with Juventus covering part of his wages. (Football Fancast) (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Photo: Marco Luzzani
2. Everton keen on Maupay
Everton boss Rafael Benitez is keen on Brighton striker Neal Maupay - but the club remain hamstrung by Financial Fair Play rules. (Sky Sports) (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)
Photo: Eddie Keogh
3. Barkley training alone
Ross Barkley is training away from the first-team group at Chelsea as Premier League rivals Everton, Newcastle United and West Ham weigh up bids for the England international. (Goal) (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
Photo: Marc Atkins
4. Bissouma in demand
Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United have all made contact with Brighton & Hove Albion to enquire about midfielder Yves Bissouma. (Transfer Window Podcast) (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)
Photo: Eddie Keogh