Benitez on Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin, Moyes, Newcastle & ambition

On injuries: "Richarlison and [Dominic] Calvert-Lewin are closer, but they will not be available for this game," says Benitez;

On whether Colombia defender Yerry Mina will be available after international duty: "He is coming back, he's played a lot of minutes and now he's travelling. Hopefully he will be available and we will make a decision on how he feels but we have to wait and see";

Dismissing a return to his former club Newcastle: "From day one I've been talking with the [Everton] board and they don't need to worry, I want to stay here. I'm really happy and just trying to improve everything I can here. I wish them [Newcastle] all the best. When I decide to stay here I keep my word and will continue working here";

Benitez admits he didn't expect to be facing David Moyes in the home dugout. The pair met on several occasions when Benitez was at Liverpool and Moyes was in charge of Everton - but says he wants to make Evertonians "happy" on Sunday.

He is pleased with the development of Anthony Gordon, who started the 1-1 draw at Old Trafford before the international break. Benitez says Gordon recognised that he “had to work hard” to make it into the starting line-up but the 20-year-old has the “possibility to be a very, very good player";

On pushing the team further: “I want to be sure we're not comfortable in the middle of the table. We have to fight for being as high as possible. If we can play in Europe or even go higher than just the Europa League it will be better."