Fellaini: The fans deserved that win over Young Boys

The influential Belgian scored an injury-time winner at Old Trafford on Tuesday evening to register an important 1-0 win over Swiss champions Young Boys. 

That result - coupled with Valencia's defeat to Juventus - meant qualification to the knockout stages of the European Cup was also secured. 

After bagging the all-important goal, humble Fellaini was quick to praise his team-mates’ performances on Tuesday.

“It’s always good to score a goal but, for me, the most important thing is the three points,” he said after the game. “I think the supporters deserved that. I think that it was positive, I think the players were positive and aggressive.

“We wanted to win, we showed it and we gave everything to score a goal. We create a lot chances and I think we deserved the win today. OK, David did a great save and they had a few chances, but I think we did everything to win the game.”

This isn’t the first time Fellaini has scored a dramatic late goal this season.

The midfielder netted a stoppage-time equaliser against Derby County in the Carabao Cup in September, which meant the game went to penalties.

“I always try to give everything for the team whether I start or don’t start," he told us on Tuesday. "Everybody knows I am a team player.

"The manager has given me a lot of confidence. He trusts me. That is important for a player and I try to give it back and repay him on the pitch. I give everything for him, I feel comfortable and I am happy with him.”

Fellaini's special bond with Jose was on show on Tuesday night, when he celebrated his match-winning goal by giving his boss a big hug.

The 1-0 win means the Reds are on 10 points after five games and cannot be caught by third-place Valencia, who are the opposition on matchday six.

That game in two weeks is important for the Reds, who could yet finish top of the group with a win in Spain.

“It’s always good to be in the Champions League,” said Fellaini. “OK, we are qualified. It’s going to be a good atmosphere at the Mestalla, Valencia are a good team, so we go there with no pressure and play our game."