Man Utd news: Why Henrikh Mkhitaryan is so much better than last season - Nigel Winterburn

HENRIKH MKHITARYAN’s positional change at Manchester United is a big reason why he is performing so well this season, according to Nigel Winterburn.

Paul Pogba effortlessly sets up goal for Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Mkhitaryan joined Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2016.

However, he was often left out of the starting XI, and squad altogether, by manager Jose Mourinho in his first few months at the club.

The Armenian gradually became a key part of the side later in his debut campaign but fans have really started to see his best this term.

Only David Silva with six has more assists in the first seven Premier League games of the season than Mkhitaryan (five).

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Man Utd news: Henrikh Mkhitaryan is now playing in his right position, says Winterburn

I think his best position is in that hole because he’s got good ability, he’s got good pace

Nigel Winterburn on Man Utd star Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Winterburn says it is because he is playing in the position he became accustomed with at Dortmund.

“I think he’s an outstanding player,” Winterburn said on Sky Sports of Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

“We’ve seen a little bit of a different role for him, he’s played in the hole as well for Manchester United, in behind the main striker. 

“With that he can switch and go out to the right-hand side, if (Juan) Mata’s playing then Mata can come and play in the hole. 

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Man Utd news: Henrikh Mkhitaryan has registered five assists already in the Premier League this term

“I think with Manchester United they’ve got so much versatility up front now. 

“I think his best position is in that hole because he’s got good ability, he’s got good pace, he can go past players and he can also run in behind as well. 

“I always feel players running in behind always cause the opposition defenders lots of problems.”

Mkhitaryan is likely to start the Premier League clash against Liverpool at Anfield this Saturday (12.30pm).

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