Benitez: It was an important moment after a comeback win.

Everton boss Rafael Benitez says it was an important moment for them after a comeback win against Arsenal.

Everton scored 2 second half goals to come back from a goal down and claim three points against the inform Gunners.

Benitez while speaking with the media after the game stated that it was about showing character in every single game.

He added that they have been unlucky in the past few weeks but despite their bad run of form they were able to get a win.

“It was an important moment. I think it’s important for everyone to have the belief that we can perform like today and win against any team.

“It’s about showing this character every single game. We’ve done so in a lot of games but were unlucky. Today, with a bad run, the reaction even in adversity was really good. It is what we are expecting and hopefully it will be the same until the end of the season.”

Yerry Mina was withdrawn from the game and the Spaniard said injuries have been a hindrance for the defender.

Benitez added: “To be fair, Yerry is a lad that has had bad luck with injuries.

“He was coming back after nearly one month with a problem with his hamstring but today it’s a problem with his calf.

“We have to assess him.

“He’s really down now but hopefully he can recover quickly.”

The Everton boss hails the fans for their impact in the game as he claims they connection between the players and the fans are strong.

“I think today was, as I was saying from the beginning, fans, players, all together – we are stronger,” said Benitez. “You could see today the spirit. Even the decisions – good or bad – against us, the reaction of the team was amazing and the fans were right behind them.

“Everything was perfect in the way it happened – the team showed character in adversity and everybody was really delighted at the end.

“The fans and the players… when we stick together we are stronger.

“When we play at Goodison with the fans behind the team, we run the extra mile.”