Fellaini gave away a sloppy penalty that led to former club Everton's equaliser in a 1-1 draw in United's previous Premier League game last weekend and remains a divisive figure among the club's supporters due to his inconsistent form since leaving Goodison Park.

The Old Trafford faithful made their feelings known when Fellaini was sent on against Spurs in the 97th minute and when he warmed up on the touchline. 

"I accept it, because from the fans you have to accept everything, and especially from fans who are giving everything to us but are not getting anything from us," Mourinho said of Fellaini's poor reception. "They get commitment and performance but they don't get results. I think the point was that they had in their minds the mistake Marouane did at Everton.

"Marouane is a player that I like, and a person that I like."