James praised his teammates for their effort, noting that Manchester United made the first half very challenging. He emphasized the importance of creating chances and scoring goals, which Chelsea managed to do in the second half with Marc Cucurella's strike.

James acknowledged that Manchester United's performance didn't reflect their league position, as they made it difficult for Chelsea to win. He highlighted the team's improvement, stating that they are getting stronger and stepping up as a group.

James also praised Cucurella, saying that he knew he had space and time to deliver the ball to the right area, and that Cucurella was always arriving in the right spot to contribute to the win.

James expressed his happiness with the win, but also emphasized the need for rest and recovery, as well as focusing on the next two huge games ahead.