HENRIKH MKHITARYAN has dominated Manchester United’s December Goal of the Month competition — occupying all of the top three places.
Fans had been calling on Jose Mourinho to include the Armenian midfielder in his starting line-ups after he had fallen out of favour following a disappointing showing against Manchester City.
But, after being given his chance at United, Mkhitaryan has taken it with both hands.
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His sensational scorpion kick in the Boxing Day victory over Sunderland came in at No.1.
Mkhitaryan was marginally offside when Zlatan Ibrahimovic crossed in from the right, but he adjusted his body to produce a scorpion kick and guide the Swede’s ball into the back of the net to make it 3-0.
While his vital goal against Tottenham which secured a first Premier League win in five games was just behind in second place.
The Red Devils were playing well, but were just unable to register that elusive victory.
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He had stayed onside as he collected Michael Carrick’s through ball just inside the Spurs half.
The 27-year-old’s pace kept him clear of the chasing defenders as he raced all the way into the box before blasting past Hugo Lloris to net his first Premier League goal and secure a 1-0 victory.
And, in third place, his first official goal for the club.
With United needing a win to advance in the Europa League, the score was deadlocked against Zorya Luhansk at half-time.
But just minutes after the interval, Mkhitaryan embarked on a solo run, before coolly slotting past the goalkeeper to open the scoring and set Moruinho’s men up for a 2-0 victory.
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