Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic praised his side's "perfect" performance in their 3-0 win at Preston.
The win saw the Tigers remain three points behind second-placed Ipswich.
"We found balance in these two games. We know exactly what we are doing on the pitch out of possession and in possession," he told BBC Radio Humberside.
"We controlled the game and didn't allow anything to Preston. We scored three very nice goals and could have scored more. Everything is perfect.
"When the club offered me Yu (Hirakawa) I said immediately to get him because we are lacking in this position with injuries. He gives us more options because he can play two or three positions and he knows the league.
"Every game is very important in this league. The Southampton win gave us confidence, it was great for us."
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