Diego Gomez and Danny Welbeck struck the goals before halftime on Saturday.
“It is a better feeling,” Hurzeler said. “I’m proud of the team and very happy for the supporters. They waited for the win so I am happy for them. In the second half we had to defend a lot but overall we deserved this victory, we showed our true selves.
“We scored goals and were there in the right moments. The key detail was we scored and defended the key parts of the game in the right way.”
The German also said: “They always had positivity, they always stick together. You just have to put this kind of energy on the pitch. I always know what we are capable of. I am a positive guy and try to give positivity to the group."
On James Milner, who broke the Premier League record with his 654th appearance, Hurzeler also said: “He was the leader, he communicated, he has a good understanding of the game, he is reliable. He waited long for this moment and we are happy for him.
"Not only for his experience but also quality. Milly was one of the best in training and I keep saying ‘If you train well and keep pushing you will get the chance.'
“He always puts the team first, always puts the club first. He is not only a role model on the pitch but beside the pitch. He gives everything — I can never remember a day he didn’t give 100% effort. He is a role model.”