Wayne Rooney on why Henrikh Mkhitaryan will succeed at ArsenalFebruary 6, 2018 - 12:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan did not have the freedom to succeed at Manchester United, according to his former team-mate Wayne Rooney. Mkhitaryan spent 18 months at Manchester United before moving to Arsenal in January in a straight swap with Alexis Sanchez. The Armenian midfielder never nailed down a consistent starting spot under Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford. He has made a fine start to his Arsenal career, registering three assists in the 5-1 win over Rooney’s Everton on February 3. Rooney said he believes that the Emirates is the perfect place for him to showcase his impressive skills. “I think he is (in a place where he can thrive),” Rooney said of Henrikh Mkhitaryan Sky Sports. “I’ve seen it last season in training a lot, he’s a very talented player. “I think at Manchester United he didn’t get the freedom he really wanted to go and perform which he had at (Borussia) Dortmund. “It was a different style of play to what Dortmund played. “At Arsenal I think he will have players around him running off the ball, taking the ball, and he will create goals and he will score goals. “So I really do think he will kick on.” 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |