Louis van Gaal: 'Marouane Fellaini will control himself at Everton'

Louis van Gaal has told Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini to keep his emotions in check during Sunday's visit to former club Everton.

The Belgian is bracing himself for a hostile reception at Goodison Park as he faces the Toffees away for the first time since leaving the club in 2013.

Fellaini has been one of the Red Devils' stand-out players in recent weeks as United boast six wins from their last seven Premier League outings.

"I have spoken with Fellaini because I know this," he is quoted as saying by The Mirror. "But Fellaini is always very dry with his answers.

"He said 'it's just a game' but I said 'yes, but it's a special game for you'. I hope the Everton fans shall receive him like the Chelsea fans received Juan Mata because I like that very much."

Fellaini's former teammate on Merseyside Steven Pienaar has already told the fans to antagonise the midfielder on Sunday.