Henrikh Mkhitaryan has promised more goals at home against Spurs on SundayReuters
And he said he is now desperate to score at Old Trafford in front of the home faithful who have waited so long for him to realise his potential.
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He said: “I think it can be a weight off my shoulders because I was waiting a long time for this goal, but my next goal has to be at Old Trafford because I want to score at home.
“It’s another pleasure to score at Old Trafford so I’ll try my best to do that.”
Asked about Mkhitaryan’s mental strength, the boss said: “It was a strong mentality. He was determined to fight against his difficult adaptation.
Goals from Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Zlatan Ibrahimovic gave United the win in UkraineReutersJose Mourinho will be smiling again now he has his Armenian winger playing wellReuters
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"He worked hard physically and tactically - the talent was there, we knew that when we bought him.
"Now he's playing good - in the Premier League, Europa League and EFL Cup, and now the goal means a little more happiness for him, so I'm very pleased."
United go into Sunday's showdown one spot lower than Spurs but six points behind them.
Not that that worries Paul Pogba, who said the Red Devils can thrive now Mkhitaryan is nearing his best.
He said: "We know how good he is. Now he’s confident he’s just getting going. We need him in the team"
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