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Nuno wants improved Wolves performance

Nuno Espirito Santo says Wolves expect a different match tomorrow when they host Manchester United at Molineux.

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Wolves memorably beat United 2-1 in the FA Cup just over two weeks ago.

But the Wolves boss says that will little bearing on tomorrow's encounter.

"That night was special for every one of us and our fans but it's a new challenge, a different competition now," he said at today's pre-match press conference.

"Every game is a new challenge, especially you have to realise you're going to face a fantastic team.

"We have to compete well, be organised, be focused on the game and the tasks.

"They have very good players. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is doing a very good job, a fantastic job."

Wolves slumped to a 2-0 defeat at Burnley on Saturday and Nuno wants an improved performance tomorrow.

"The result was not what we wanted because of the performance, this is what we have to focus on," he added.

"Every game (we fight for) to the end, there's a lot to fight for, especially a chance to improve ourselves as a team.

"This is the most important part.

"We did the work before, which allows us to have this really good chance to become a better team.

"Our philosophy is simple, we go game by game, perform well then get ready for another one, it's a simple process."

There'll be another big crowd at Molineux tomorrow and Nuno says it will be an important factor.

"(Our home record) has a lot to do with the atmosphere, the home factor is a big point for the competition.

"Performing well at home is important for us, we'll try again tomorrow.

"It's a tremendous joy when things go well."

Nuno, who confirmed he has a fully-fit squad to choose from including the suspension-free Ryan Bennett, praised Adama Traore for his performance at wing-back on Saturday.

"He performed well," Nuno added. "It's one of the aspects we have to improve, solutions for that position (wing back).

"It has to do with our shape, what we want for that specific game, but being versatile helps when you have a short squad

"The versatility gives us better options."