Everton boss Rafa Benitez is confident supporters are pleased with their style of play.

Benitez admits shaping a team that represents the supporters' values was one of his key priorities when he joined the club.

“I think the fans appreciate this team has the mentality every Evertonian expects," the Spaniard told evertontv.

“The Scousers, what they want is to see the players fighting on the pitch. The Evertonians were maybe missing that a little bit, and they were frustrated.

“Now they are happy because the team is doing that – giving everything every day and in every game.

“The fans appreciate that, the players appreciate the support of the fans – and then you have this communion. That gives the players the extra mile if they have to run the extra mile.

“Against United, I was really pleased to see the team coming to Old Trafford, not scared, and trying to win the game.

“I was happy with the way every single player was working for the team, the chances we had and the way we were defending, everything."