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Man United star Zlatan Ibrahimovic: My team-mate is learning well from Ibra-cadabra!
ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC is delighted to see Henrikh Mkhitaryan taking tips from his own game.
Pundits gush over Mkhitaryan's goal against Sunderland
The Swede has wasted no time in settling into his first season at Manchester United, boasting 17 goals in all competitions so far.
Things have been different for Mkhitaryan though, who struggled to hit the ground running following his move from Borussia Dortmund.
After a slow start, the midfielder has returned to Jose Mourinho's starting XI after showing his quality and netting some brilliant individual goals.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is happy for Henrikh Mkhitaryan over his good form
Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored a stunning goal against Sunderland
He has been a good example for learning from Ibra-cadabra, so I'm happy for him
The Armenian's latest strike came in Manchester United's 3-1 win over Sunderland as he scored a stunning scorpion kick.
And Ibrahimovic, who is no stranger to scoring outrageous goals, is pleased his team-mate has started to shine at Old Trafford.
He told ESPN: "You know when you have a good student, you always learn, that's exactly what I have in Mickey.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan has netted three goals in three games for United
"He has been a good example for learning from Ibra-cadabra, so I'm happy for him."
Mkhitaryan is expected to return to the starting line-up in United's clash with Middlesbrough this afternoon (3pm).
Ibrahimovic can become 2016's leading goalscorer in Europe if he scores twice against Aitor Karanka's side.
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