'Our fans just ask for hard work'

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has been talking to BBC Match of the Day after the win: "It was far from a perfect performance. We have to improve, you can feel that in the game. After 15 minutes, Everton controlled the game and it was difficult for us and we were losing the second balls.

"I felt that the players could solve some problems that we had as a team because of the quality that they have, but it was far from a perfect performance. But it was a really good result and a tough match."

On their opening goal: "You have to congratulate the players and the rest of the staff. The most important thing on set-pieces is the staff, so great job.

"You can see how tall they are and how small we are as a team, so we tried to see where we would have space to create danger."

On Amad Diallo: "He is really big in talent, but small in size. He did a great job but he also has to improve. He is in a great moment. Ruud van Nistelrooy helped him a lot in his games in charge and now he is helping me."

On the mood becoming more buoyant and optimistic: "It helps to have a new face, it always helps. We have to be very clear to our fans and this will always help.

"Rather than trying to convince the fans about this performance, [it is better to say] we have a lot to do, it will take time. Sometimes we are not playing well but everyone defended together.

"Our fans just ask for hard work and then, in time, they will ask for better football."