Manchester United vs Tottenham: Henrikh Mkhitaryan targets Spurs - 'my next goal has to be at Old Trafford'

Mkhitaryan slotted home his first United goal on Thursday night
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Tom Doyle9 December 2016

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is already looking ahead to Sunday's crucial Premier League clash against Tottenham after finally opening his account for Manchester United with a superb Europa League goal on Thursday night.

United struggled to unlock a stubborn Zorya Luhansk defence in the first half of their Europa League trip to Ukraine, but Mkhitaryan finished coolly following a fine dribble three minutes after the interval to register his first goal for the club since joining from Borussia Dortmund this summer.

Mkhitaryan has struggled to win over Jose Mourinho until recently, but the Armenia international is now focussed on hitting top form for United after helping them into the Europa League knockout stages - starting with Sunday's Old Trafford test against Mauricio Pochettino's Spurs.

"It can be a weight off my shoulders - I was waiting a long time for the goal," he told The Sun.

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"But my next goal has to be at Old Trafford - I want to score at home."

When Mourinho was asked about Mkhitaryan's return to the side following two months on the sidelines, the coach said: It was a strong mentality. He was determined to fight against his difficult adaptation.

"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."

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