on his side's performance...
"Football-wise we played well, but the scoreline was not
excellent. I feel in many respects of the game we did very well,
but in the final third we lacked something. A little bit of
sharpness, a little bit of vision, a little bit of attacking the
ball on crosses. But it's the kind of result that will make us
think about what we can improve. Overall I feel the players gave
everything, the spirit is great, and the quality is
there."
on Everton's negative tactics...
"I have nothing against negative football if it is played with
the right spirit. But I think when every time you have a goal kick
you have to expect to wait for the keeper to take on the right then
he goes on the other side. You know the scenario. It is something
you have seen 10 times and it is less enjoyable."
on Everton's positive side...
"Yes, they defended well with a great spirit. I feel they
defended in an intelligent way and when they had the chance they
played for Andy Johnson, who for me did very well. Many times he
was first on the ball. There are many positives in their game, you
know? The keeper did very well."
on Van Persie's cracking free-kick...
"It was a great goal, a great free-kick. I think in the first
half we did not bring him a lot into the game, and you can see he
can make a difference - especially on set pieces where he is very
dangerous."
on Walcott's stint at right back...
"They had no real striker on the left, that's why I
decided to take a full back out and play with a winger, because
then we play with two wingers. But then I think and I finished the
game with five strikers."
