The boss reiterated he feels the side have been playing well, apart from the defeat at Newcastle United last time out, and was pleased with the energy and pressing of his players in outfighting the Blues and securing three welcome points.
He also discussed Scott McTominay's role, as the Scotland international scored both goals, and the impact of loanees Sofyan Amrabat and Sergio Reguilon on the night.
See a selection of what he told the official broadcasters and MUTV...
DID THE PLAYERS RESPOND?
"I don’t see that in facts of a response. We play now four games after the break, so we had one disappointing result and we had two before this night, very good performances.