Sports: Why United fans love Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Manchester United, UK
July 3 2017
Why United fans love Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Henrikh Mkhitaryan earned the affection of Manchester United fans during his debut season at the club, playing an important role as the Reds won three pieces of silverware in 2016/17.

Mkhitaryan joined the club on 6 July 2016, and made history last term by scoring in five European away games – including the Europa League final triumph over Ajax. 

As part of ManUtd.com's focus on Micki, we invited supporters on Twitter to have their say on our midfield Armenian and specifically tell us why they rate him highly as a player. 

Here's a selection of our favourite replies…

@MUFC_Sarah – "Love him! He had a great season, scored some fantastic goals and will only get better for the experience in England next season."

@Edam26 - "The best midfielder and playmaker I have seen for a long time. Micki has the potential to be a legend at our club."

@Frear3 – "He's a terrific player, and the best is yet to come!"

@VintageUtd – "He's absolutely class. Saved us so many times with his crucial goals. His runs and finishing are so, so good. He's one of the best."

@YunHongOfficial – "Best playmaker in the Premier League!"

@Rio_F79 – "He's an honest, hard-working team player. He's our creative spark and can score some goals."

@Vivek21794 – "Messi is the Argentinian Mkhitaryan. That's how highly I rate him."

@Lilnick724 - "He's been one of my favourite players since his time at Borussia Dortmund. He's so unique and has good dribbling skills, and he's very versatile. I'm glad he signed for United."

@xZarryStylesx – "I rate him as a very skilful player who loves to dribble and score goals. He also scored the original scorpion kick!"

@Siamanto – "Mkhitaryan has vision, class, control, pace, passing ability and he can score goals!"

@Ssofiasanss – "Great addition to the team. Improved immensely throughout the season and is becoming a solid player in the midfield area."

@Rajas40 - "He's a super talented player, and look how humble he is too. He can only get better from here."

@MUFCFlash – "His ability is second to none. The way he dribbles past opponents at ease is amazing and his technique is absolutely world class."

@Squance_Matthew – "Magic Micki. That's all that needs to be said. The man's a magician on the ball."

@_Barrack__ – "The goal that gave us the Europa League trophy! All hail our midfield Armenian!"