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“Unpredictable” Mkhitaryan can hold the key, teammate Chris Smalling says





Henrikh Mkhitaryan heads into tonight’s Europa League Round of 16 second leg against FC Rostov with praise from Manchester United team-mate Chris Smalling ringing in his ears, according to the club’s official website.


The Armenian has been instrumental in the Reds’ European progress, scoring against Zorya Luhansk, Saint-Etienne and in the first game at Rostov, and is expected to be a key figure as Jose Mourinho’s men look to reach the quarter-finals of a competition the club has never won.


After being withdrawn in the wake of Ander Herrera’s dismissal at Chelsea on Monday, a tactical sacrifice, the clever schemer will hopefully be raring to go against the Russians at Old Trafford.


When asked by tonight’s United Review, the official matchday programme, if everybody is glad Mkhitaryan has returned from injury, Smalling replied: “Yeah, we are – it is great. He had missed a few games but he came back and had an instant impact like he had never been away. It is great to have such great attacking options and Micki has been brilliant for us, because he is a threat that is very hard to defend against.


“I think it could be a coincidence [he’s done so well in Europe] but, as a player, he is very unpredictable. Every player in the world knows who Henrikh Mkhitaryan is. But it is one thing to know him and another to deal with him. I am lucky that he is on our team and I am not playing against him.


“He is often thinking one step ahead [in training], whether it is a pass or a dribble. He is deceptively quick as well and he is probably quicker with the ball than he is without, which is rare for a lot of players. He is a great, great asset for us.”





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Kandelaki continues hailing Mkhitaryan on social media

Popular Russian journalist and producer, director at Match TV sports channel Tina Kandelaki has taken to Facebook to post another message about Armenian national team captain and Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

Kandelki has posted Mkhitaryan’s photo with accompanying poem by Armenian poet Yeghishe Charents:

“We are few but we are called Armenians
We do not put ourselves above anyone
Simply we also admit that we, only we have Mount Ararat
And that it is right here on the clear Sevan
that the sky could make its exact duplicate
Simply David has indeed fought right here
Simply the Narek was written right here
Simply we know how to build from the rock, a monastery
How to make fish from stone, how to make man from clay
To learn to become the student of the beautiful,
the kind,
the noble,
and the good.” read the post.

Days ago, Kandelaki and Mkhitaryan exchanged compliments on Twitter with the Russian journalist praising Mkhitaryan and informing her Tbilisi living mother was big fan of the Armenian player. In response, Mkhitaryan thanked Kandelaki and all his fans in Georgia.

To remind, Tina Kandelaki was born in Tbilisi, Georgia. Her father Givi Kandelaki is descended from the Kandelakis, a noble Georgian family of Caucasus Greek descent while Tina’s mother Elvira Kandelaki (maiden name Alakhverdova) is a narcologist of Armenian descent.

To add, Kandelaki has spoken of her Georgian and Armenian origin on numerous occasions.

http://www.panorama.am/en/news/2017/04/15/Kandelaki/1762177

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Panorama, Armenia
May 19 2017
Mkhitaryan wins goal of the season award

Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s scorpion’ kick against Sunderland has been voted Manchester United’s Goal of the Season for 2016/17 by a big margin.

As the club reports on its website, Mkhitaryan’s goal picked up 57 per cent of the votes in the official poll on ManUtd.com. Wayne Rooney’s record-breaking 250th goal for United, a spectacular last-gasp free-kick in January’s draw at Stoke City, was the runner-up with 13 per cent, and Paul Pogba’s long-range drive at Swansea City on nine per cent completed the top three.

Fans’ favourite Mkhitaryan also provided three other contenders in the original 10-strong shortlist for the prize but his inventive strike against the Black Cats, the finest goal of his career by his own admission, proved a landslide victor.

Collecting the accolade at Thursday’s end-of-season awards ceremony at Old Trafford, the 28-year-old said: "To be honest, I was impressed as well. I just realised when I went home and watched it again." Crediting the player who provided the assist for his award-winning goal, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the Armenian quipped: "I couldn't miss this great opportunity because I received a great ball from the god!"

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Daily Star, UK
May 24 2017
Manchester United star Henrikh Mkhitaryan set this record in Europa League final win

HENRIKH MKHITARYAN set a record when he scored for Manchester United in their Europa League triumph last night.

By Joel Watson / Published 25th May 2017
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GETTY Henrikh Mkhitaryan set a goalscoring record for Manchester United

The Armenian star added the second for the Red Devils as they ran out 2-0 winners over Ajax in Stockholm

And in scoring, the 28-year-old became the first player in United history to score in five games away from Old Trafford in a single European campaign.

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He’s scored away against Zorya Luhansk, Saint-Etienne, Rostov and Anderlecht as well as Ajax.

And he added a sixth goal in the home leg of United’s quarter-final tie with Anderlecht.

All in all, he’s netted 11 times in all competitions this season after getting off to a slow start at Old Trafford.

Speaking after the Stockholm Final, Mkhitaryan praised his team-mates for their endeavour.

“Without them, I couldn’t score many goals,” he told BT Sport.

"I’m really happy that I scored today in the final because everyone kept saying ‘you’re going to score in the final’.

“After the last game, when we played against Celta Vigo in the second leg, I was dreaming every day that I would score in the final.

“So thanks to my team-mates. I’m very happy."

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Public Radio of Armenia
May 25 2017
Mkhitaryan dedicates Europa League win to family, Manchester and all Armenians

Manchester United’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan has dedicated the UEFA Europa League win to family, Manchester and all Armenians.

“Cmon United!!! So so so so happy with our win tonight! I dedicate this trophy to my family, to Manchester and to all Armenians!” Mkhitaryn said in a Facebook post following United’s triumph in Europa League final against Ajax.

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Goals from Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan won an emotional final in Stockholm.

Pogba scored with a deflected strike before Mkhitaryan’s close-range finish on an emotional night in Stockholm.

Armenian Henrikh Mkhitaryan added to the lead early in the second period, flicking home from close range after Ajax failed to deal with a corner from the right.

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Panorama, Armenia
May 25 2017
‘You deserve it my friend’ – Youri Djorkaeff congratulates Mkhitaryan

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Youri Djorkaeff, Former midfielder of the French National Football Team, Europe and world champion, who is himself of Armenian descent, has congratulated Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan on the Europa League win.

“*That day you told me you would one day win the Cup too...you deserve it my friend!!!! Congratulations Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Bravo Manchester United,” Djorkaeff tweeted, posting a lovely old photograph of himself and the young Miki.

“Thank you so much Youri Djorkaeff! Seems like just yesterday we took this picture and now I get to fulfill my goals just like you,” Mkhitaryan tweeted in response

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Public Radio of Armenia
May 28 2017
Mkhitaryan honored with an Order for his ‘Services to Armenia’

President Serzh Sargsyan has signed a decree, awarding Henrikh Mkhitaryan with a first-degree Order for “Services to the Motherland.”

The Armenia captain, who has been playing for Manchester United since July 2016, received the order for his ‘brilliant performances and for worthily presenting Armenia to the world.’

Mkhitaryan was on target as Manchester United beat Ajax to win Europa League last Wednesday.

Awards ceremony took place at the Presidential Palace today on the occasion of Republic Day. A group of individuals were awarded by the President of Armenia with high state awards and honorary titles for their contribution to the areas of science, education, healthcare, economy, arts, culture, and sports, efficient work, patriotism, boundless dedication, deepening and expansion of the Armenia-Diaspora relations.

http://www.armradio.am/en/2017/05/28/mkhitaryan-honored-with-an-order-for-his-services-to-armenia/

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Armenpress, Armenia
June 1 2017
Manchester United films exclusive documentary about Henrikh Mkhitaryan in Armenia.

YEREVAN, JUNE 1, ARMENPRESS. The official Manchester United TV channel is shooting a film about Henrikh Mkhitaryan, the Reds said on Facebook.

The movie is a documentary as is being filmed in Armenia.

It will soon be aired on MUTV.

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MediaMax, Armenia

July 14 2017
Marca names Mkhitaryan pretender to Europa League Player of the Year

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Spanish Marca published an article on Henrikh Mkhitaryan, noting that the Armenia and Manchester United midfielder is a pretender to the UEFA Europa League Player of the Year award.

 

 

Marca’s “Mkhiraryan puts Armenia on the map” article notes in particular that Henrikh Mkhitaryan had a big role in Manchester United’s win in the Europa League.

The periodical reviews the Armenian player’s first season at the club, touching on his goals in the Europa League.

Marca also points out that Henrikh Mkhitaryan will play in the Champions League this season after “shining” in the Europa League. The article remarks that Mkhitaryan will be an important player for Jose Mourinho in the new season.

Manchester United beat Ajax 2-0 in the Europa League final, Henrikh Mkhitaryan scoring the winner. He became the first Armenian footballer to play and score in a European cup final.

The fan vote on UEFA website declared Mkhitaryan the best player of the final.

In total, the Armenian midfielder played 11 games and scored 6 goals in the 2016/17 Europa League.

The jury consists of coaches of clubs in the 2016/17 group stages of the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League, together with 55 journalists from the European Sports Media (ESM) group representing each of UEFA's member associations. Coaches are not allowed to vote for players from their own team.

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The Sun, UK

Aug 19 2017
DREAM TEAM RATINGS Henrikh Mkhitaryan is the star of the show as Manchester United thrash Swansea City

Armenian winger grabs his third and fourth assists of the new Premier League season to cap a man of the match performance for the Red Devils at the Liberty Stadium

By Gary Stonehouse
19th August 2017, 3:07 pm

HENRIKH MKITARYAN was the star of the show as Manchester United thumped Swansea City on Saturday.

After a tricky start to life in the North West last season the Armenian appears to be firmly finding his feet at Old Trafford.

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan stole the show as Manchester United thumped Swansea on Saturday

His performance in the 4-0 demolition of the Swans capped a fine display that saw him top the Dream Team ratings of those on show.

He underlined his man of the match effort by adding another two assists to his stats.

And that took his tally to four for the season, already three more than he registered in the Premier League during his first campaign.

Afterwards, Mkhitaryan was keen to point out the efforts of his colleagues.

He told Sky Sports: “It was a tough game, especially in the first half.

“We had passion, we did what we had to do. The second half became much easier because they played with more defenders and that left space.

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More to come from the magician!!!!!!

The People's Person

Aug 20 2017



Henrikh Mkhitaryan produces scintillating creative display against Swansea City

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan produced a truly sensational display at No.10 during Manchester United’s 4-0 win over Swansea City in the Premier League.

The Armenian, who claimed two assists against West Ham last weekend, struggled to find space early on as Swansea packed the midfield.

He was nonetheless tidy on the ball and, with Swansea starting to tire, supplied Romelu Lukaku and Paul Pogba with inch-perfect assists during the last ten minutes.

His numbers from the game shed light on what was an effervescent display in south Wales.

Mkhitaryan's game by numbers vs. Swansea:

2 assists
4 chances created
4 dribbles
90% pass accuracy
100% tackles won

Playmaker. #MUFC

10:11 AM - Aug 19, 2017


Mkhitaryan only managed one assist in the Premier League last season. This time around, however, he has four after just two games – another potent indicator of the dynamics shifting for United on a domestic front this time around. They have already scored 15 per cent of the goals they managed in the league last term.

Whisper it, but there is genuine change happening amidst Mourinho’s men this season, and at the heart of it lies the Armenian. He struggled to find space against Paul Clement’s side but was wonderfully nimble and aware in possession, always there to turn and spring forward, picking out teammates at will.

And United’s procession during the latter stages couldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for the 28-year-old’s superb vision and execution. Mourinho ought to give him a run of games in that role – something he didn’t really do last year.

The sudden impact brought by the diminutive magician will be crucial, you sense, when it comes to unlocking lesser sides hellbent on packing the midfield this season.

http://thepeoplesperson.com/2017/08/20/henrikh-mkhitaryan-produces-scintillating-creative-display-against-swansea-city-187784/

 

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Panorama, Armenia

Aug 25 2017
Zlatan Ibrahimovic expects Henrikh Mkhitaryan to be Manchester United’s player of the season
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic expects Henrikh Mkhitaryan to be Manchester United’s player of the season

The Manchester United striker, who has now rejoined the club, is expecting big things from the Armenian national team captain and Manchester United midfield Henrikh Mkhitaryan following his explosive start to the season.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has hailed Henrikh Mkhitaryan and believes he is set to make a big impact at Manchester United in the 2017-18 campaign, Goal.com reported.

The 35-year-old completed a return to Old Trafford on August 24, less than two months after it was announced that he was released after not having been offered a new contract by the club.

And when discussing his thoughts for the new season, Ibrahimovic identified Mkhitaryan as having a key role to play, insisting that he expects him to get the credit he deserves this year.
The Swede told ESPN: "I think this season will be the season of Mkhitaryan.

"Last season he struggled a little bit in the beginning, then he came up when he started to play and this season he has opened the season fantastic.

"People underestimate him because he doesn't have the name like the other ones in the world, it could be because he comes from a small country like he comes from but this year he will get the credit he deserves and the quality that he is. My bet is on Mkhitaryan.
"If he doesn't provide me he will not play [laughs]. I'm joking!" the source quoted the Swedish international.

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Aug 26, 2017
José Mourinho praises Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s start to the season
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August 26, 2017 - 13:11 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - José Mourinho praised Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s start and admitted the forward’s progress could have been quicker last season if they had understood each other better, The Guardian reports.

Mkhitaryan started United’s 4-0 wins over West Ham and Swansea City in the No10 berth, impressing in each. Last season Mkhitaryan did not make his full debut until Manchester City’s visit on 10 September and was replaced at half-time.

Asked about the 28-year-old Armenia international’s form now Mourinho said: “He understands me and I understand him. Beginning of [last] season, if he had understood me better he would start better. If I had understood him better, probably I would have helped him in a faster way than I did. But we spent a lot of time together, learning each other. I know him well. He knows me well. The second part was good for him. With his talent, this season [will be] even better.”

Paul Pogba secured 140 points and was announced as the UEFA Europa League Player of the 2016/17 season asMkhitaryan (Armenia) and Zlatan Ibrahimović (Sweden) came second and third with 129 and 109 points respectively.

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PanArmenian, Armenia
Sept 14 2017
Henrikh Mkhitaryan finally unleashed his elegant beast: Tribal Football

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has finally unleashed his elegant beast mode upon the English top-flight, Tribal Football said, adding that the Armenia international is the key to Manchester United's success this season.

The article reminds how prior to the 2015/16 season, Mkhitaryan was one of Europe's lesser known midfield maestros - somewhat of an on-his-day, but quality footballer whose 'days' were phenomenal, "so it came as somewhat of a shock when he did what he did for Dortmund and piqued the interest of 'the biggest club in the world'."

Apart from the assists, his overall play has been nothing short of sublime as he's brilliantly linked up with (Romelu) Lukaku so far this season who looks set to enjoy a Henry/Bergkamp-esque partnership with the Armenia international," the article says.

The ex-Dortmund man makes United tick, in a way arguably no player has since their last Premier League title winning season.

With five assists to his name already, you can only wonder how many goals Mkhitaryan will go on to create this season in and beyond the Premier League, but from the looks of things, its poised to be a silverware-winning tally.

http://panarmenian.net/m/eng/news/246527

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan named the best football player of the month

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Match of the Day has named Manchester United’s midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan the best footballer of the Premier League in August.

On its page devoted to the footballer, the source said that thanks to the Armenian midfielder the club celebrated confident victories in the starting matches of the championship.

The journalist also presented statistics on Henrik Mkhitaryan’s effective performance in the past five seasons.

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Nothing new, this is FIFA!

PanArmenian, Armenia

Sept 23 2017
Fans rage as Mkhitaryan’s scorpion goal not nominated for FIFA award
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Manchester United fans have been left fuming as Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s scorpion kick goal against Sunderland failed to make the FIFA Puskas Award nominations list despite Olivier Giroud’s similar strike for Arsenal against Crystal Palace made it on, Metro reports.

The award was established at the behest of then-president of FIFA Sepp Blatter in order to award the player, male or female, judged to have scored the most aesthetically significant, or "most beautiful", goal of the year.

The Armenia international showed remarkable skill and improvisation to acrobatically find the back of the net in a 3-1 win over the Black Cats on Boxing Day last year, after the nominations for 2016 had already come in.

Mohd Faiz Subri won last year’s edition of the prize, and was presented with the trophy at the awards ceremony in January.

While Mkhitaryan’s goal came a little late for it to earn a nomination last year, it is not clear why it has failed to make it among this year’s contenders, which judge strikes from the last twelve months of football around the world.

Neymar’s goal for Barcelona in a 3-0 win over Villarreal was one of the nominees for the 2016 prize, despite coming in November 2015, so it may be that FIFA have judged Mkhitaryan’s not to fit their official criteria.

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Public Radio of Armenia
Nov 16 2017
Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s documentary premieres tonight

MUTV‘s new feature documentary ‘Micki: An Armenian Hero’ premieres on Thursday night, providing a detailed analysis of Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s story, according to Manchester United’s official webpage.

“I could never imagine that, playing at Manchester United, I would have our flag on the top [of Old Trafford],” says Mkhitaryan, surveying his surroundings as he sits in the Sir Bobby Charlton stand. “I think every Armenian child would like to be here.”

Filmed in Yerevan and Manchester over recent months, the documentary exposes the depth of Henrikh’s influence on his homeland, while also shedding light on his compelling background.

“He is the hero of this country, of this society,” explains Armenian journalist Ara Tadevosyan. “Everyone is proud of him. Even people who don’t normally watch football every day, even they started to watch the Premier League and follow Manchester United. He is a very important man for this country, not as a footballer but as a guy who symbolizes the Armenian dream.”

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José Mourinho wherever he went, he ruined the chemistry of the team by creating a fake rivalry that resulted in disharmony. If Mkhitaryan is that bad how come ten teams are interested in him? The real reason because Henrick didn't vote for him for the coach award because he is not a good coach just a mean spirited person.

 

News.am, Armenia
Dec 28 2017
10 clubs interested in Mkhitaryan
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Several football clubs closely follow the developing situation regarding Manchester United (England) midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

Ten teams, four of which from the English Premier League, are interested in the services of the 28-year-old captain of the Armenian national squad, according to Daily Star newspaper of the UK.

These clubs are Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham (London, England), Everton (Liverpool, England), Valencia, Sevilla and Atlético Madrid (Spain), Inter and Milan (Italy), and his former club Borussia Dortmund (Germany)

In recent times, Mkhitaryan is not getting much playing time at United.

And manager José Mourinho recently announced that Manchester United will try to sell the Armenia international in winter. The Red Devils assess his transfer value at £35 million.

 

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PanArmenian, Armenia
Jan 20 2018
Henrikh Mkhitaryan bids 'tearful' farewell to Manchester United: source
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January 20, 2018 - 10:50 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan reportedly said a tearful farewell to his Manchester United team-mates and club staff on Friday, January 19 lunchtime as the final obstacle to United signing Sanchez was removed.

According to a source familiar with the matter, Mkhitaryan isn’t too happy with the way the deal "has been forced upon him," The Daily Mail reports.

Alexis Sanchez will finally become a Manchester United player after Mkhitaryan agreed to join Arsenal in a swap deal.

The Armenian’s switch has been holding up negotiations after his agent Mino Raiola warned that he could scupper the Sanchez deal.

An hour after Jose Mourinho confirmed Mkhitaryan would be left out of United’s squad to face Burnley, MailOnline revealed that the player had said an emotional goodbye after his final United training session. "It was very tearful,’ said a source. "Henrikh has been a very popular figure here at United.

"We know he isn’t too happy with the way this deal has been forced upon him.

"He realises he has more chance of playing at Arsenal, but he would have preferred to leave on his own terms."

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I don't know why Jose Mourinho still coaches, he is a terrible person and a lousy coach, don't know how to get the best from his players. Very petty and selfish thinking that the beautiful game of football is all about him.

Metro, UK
Feb 3 2018

Henrikh Mkhitaryan takes just ONE game to equal Alexis Sanchez assist tally

Metro Sport ReporterSaturday 3 Feb 2018 7:15 pm

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan provided three assists on his home debut for Arsenal (Picture: Getty)

Henrikh Mkhitaryan provided three assists on a dream home debut as Arsenal cruised to a 5-1 victory over Everton at the Emirates Stadium. The Armenia international joined the Gunners last month from Manchester United in a swap deal which saw Alexis Sanchez move in the opposite direction. Mkhitaryan struggled to showcase his creative talents under Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford but the early evidence suggests he will thrive under Arsene Wenger. After an encouraging cameo performance against Swansea in midweek, the 29-year-old took just six minutes to lay on Aaaron Ramsey’s opener, latching onto fellow home debutant Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s and lashing a low centre across goal for the Welshman to tap home.

Eight minutes before the break the former Borussia Dortmund stars were at it again, with Mkhitaryan feeding Aubameyang, admittedly in an offside position, who delicately flicked the ball over the advancing Jordan Pickford. Mkhitaryan completed at hat-trick of assists with 16 minutes remaining, again firing the ball across the penalty area from the left wing, allowing Aaron Ramsey the chance to sweep home the first treble of his Premier League career. Even Jose Mourinho admitted both clubs secured themselves great deals when Mkhitaryan and Aubameyang swapped teams, but Arsenal fans who became frustrated by their old No.7’s selfish playing style are already enjoying their new one’s selfless attitude. Sanchez, who opened his goalscoring account in fortuitous circumstances for United on Saturday, provided three assists in 19 matches for the Gunners this season and Mkhitaryan has already equaled that tally in the space of 90 minutes.

http://metro.co.uk/2018/02/03/henrikh-mkhitaryan-takes-just-one-game-equal-alexis-sanchez-assist-tally-7284977/

 

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News.am, Armenia
Feb 4 2018
Alex Iwobi: Mkhitaryan is amazing player
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Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi has lauded his Arsenal newcomer teammate, Armenia midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s astonishing performance during their English Premier League football clash against Everton.

“We’ve seen glimpses in training and we were just waiting to see it on the pitch. As you can see from today, he’s just an amazing player,” Iwobi said on Mkhitaryan’s three assists in the game, reported the Arsenal official website. “With the quality players we have up front, we’re always going to create [scoring] chances.”

At the match that was played on Saturday evening in London, Arsenal won at home by a score of 5-1, Armenia captain Henrikh Mkhitaryan started for the Gunners for the first time, played the full game, made three assists, and Whoscored.com named him Man of the Match.

Photo from Arsenal website.

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Stupid Jose Mourinho lost a great player! But than again he is a bad overrated caoch.

Armenpress News Agency , Armenia

February 16, 2018 Friday


Arsenal's Mkhitaryan named best player in Ostersunds clash

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YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 16, ARMENPRESS. Arsenal’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan has
been named best player of the Europa League clash versus Ostersunds.

As the match ended 0:3 in favor of the Gunners, Arsenal held an online
poll to determine their best player of the match.

Choosing between Monreal, Mkhitaryan or Ozil, fans gave the Armenian
63% of votes.

Monreal and Ozil gained 15% and 22% respectively.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger praised Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s performance in
the Ostersunds Europa League clash.

“"He has worked very hard, I think it was a positive performance,"
Wenger said of Mkhitaryan. "He adapts slowly to the team. He had a
positive game."

Captain of the Armenian national football team and midfielder of
Arsenal Henrikh Mkhitaryan was in the starting lineup of the Gunners,
but Arsene Wenger substituted the Armenian international in the 82nd
minute.

The match ended 0:3 in favor of the Gunners, and the Armenian
international provided the assist for Ozil’s goal.

 

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‘He can write a new history for himself’: Arsenal boss praises Henrikh Mkhitaryan

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YEREVAN, MARCH 2, ARMENPRESS. Head coach of London’s Arsenal Unai Emery praised midfielder, captain of Armenia’s national football team Henrikh Mkhitaryan, reports Armenpress.

Arsenal boss said Henrikh Mkhitaryan is a very good person, he can speak a lot of languages. “He has experienced a lot of countries. As a player he is making a good career. And I think he can also improve and can also write a new history for himself”, the Arsenal head coach said.

Unai Emery added that Mkhitaryan can play in different positions and help the team like a winger – right, left and inside.

“For us he is very important because every player likes him a lot”, he said.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan

 

 

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