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Nuno: Wolves will not be fazed by Liverpool occasion

Nuno Espirito Santo insists Wolves are treating Sunday's exciting season-ending clash at Liverpool exactly the same as any other.

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Interest across the world is huge as Jurgen Klopp's Reds are going into it with a chance of clinching the Premier League title.

Liverpool need to beat Wolves and have Manchester City slip up against Brighton to do it, while Nuno's side know they will finish seventh.

And he said: "It's another important game, a tough challenge.

"It's the final game of the season and we want to compete, as usual. It's the same.

"We're trying to improve as a team, always. That is what is important.

"The players rise for every game and every training session. This is what we want.

"This is the idea, the philosophy. Every moment of your life is important.

"It's a big, big game, and we want to play it.

"We want to compete. As always, the focus is on our preparation. Let's play."

Reds chief Klopp had plenty of nice words for Wolves in his Friday press conference, praising their style of play and seamless transition to top-flight life.

Nuno returned the favour when asked about Klopp & Co.

"Fantastic, absolutely fantastic. I like the team. The way they play. The intensity of their actions," said Nuno.

"I think it's hard to find someone who didn't enjoy the game against Barcelona. It was fantastic. Amazing."

Nuno and Klopp are two of the managers who have been nominated for the Premier League Manager of the Season gong.

Pep Guardiola and Mauricio Pochettino are up for the award too.

On the nomination, Nuno added: "I think all the managers deserve a prize. It's a tough job."