Paul Merson: Romelu Lukaku gets the best out of Henrikh MkhitaryanSeptember 2, 2017 - 10:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Paul Merson has credited Manchester United signing Romelu Lukaku with getting the best out of Henrikh Mkhitaryan this season, The Sport Review says. The Red Devils signed Lukaku in a £75m deal from Everton in July after Manchester United managed to hijack Chelsea’s deal to sign the Belgium international. Armenia international Henrikh Mkhitaryan has made a positive start to the Premier League campaign following five assists in three top-flight outings. The former Borussia Dortmund midfielder has already surpassed his 2016-17 tally for assists following a tough debut campaign at Old Trafford. Ex Arsenal midfielder Merson hailed Lukaku as the signing of the summer for his goals and his ability to get the best out of Manchester United’s talented midfielder. “The best signing of the summer? I’ve got to go with Romelu Lukaku,” Merson told Sky Sports News on Friday morning. “I know he’s cost the most money but he’s the one who’s made Man United a much better team. Henrikh Mkhitaryan looks a completely different player with Lukaku’s pace up front.” The Red Devils signed Mkhitaryan in a £30m deal from Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund in the 2016 summer transfer window. The Armenian playmaker scored four goals and made one assist in 24 appearances in the Premier League last season. Manchester United have already beaten West Ham United, Swansea City and Leicester City in the 2017-18 campaign. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Russia clarifying reports on Baku’s alleged arms supply to Ukraine Russia says is carefully working to verify reports about alleged arms supplies from Azerbaijan to Ukraine Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. CSTO: Armenia has not participated in secretariat’s work recently Recently Armenia has not participated in the work of the secretariat of the CSTO, Imangali Tasmagambetov said. Meeting with U.S., EU not against third parties, says Armenia The meeting scheduled for April 5 is dedicated to strengthening of the Armenia-EU-US cooperation, Yerevan added. |