Paul Pogba expressed his relief as Manchester United returned to winning ways against Everton on New Year's Day.
United travelled to Goodison Park without a win in their last four games, having been dumped out of the EFL Cup at Bristol City before three frustrating Premier League draws against Leicester, Burnley and Southampton.
But despite the absence of Romelu Lukaku and Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Monday evening, United were ruthless in a dominant second half against Everton as Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard secured a much-needed 2-0 win for Jose Mourinho.
Pogba set up both goals after being afforded a more attacking role by Mourinho after the interval, excelling on the left of a three-man midfield - the same role in which he shone at Juventus.
Speaking to BBC Sport after the game, Pogba said: "2018 starts very well for us, let's enjoy it. A good win.
"I moved a bit more forwards in the second half and we did a good job.
"Both goals are lovely goals, the performance of the team was great, we could create more chances. If you don't shoot you cannot score.
"We are United, if you draw it is a problem, we just want to win."