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Didi Hamann: This star has been the key to Manchester United's impressive form
HENRIKH MKHITARYAN has been the key in Manchester United's recent upturn in form, according to Didi Hamann.
Didi Hamann has been impressed by Henrikh Mkhitaryan's recent form
Manchester United have moved to within 10 points of Premier League leaders Chelsea thanks to a run of six successive wins.
In that time, Mkhitaryan scored the winning goal against title rivals Tottenham and again from off the bench in the 3-1 win over Sunderland.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan has scored two goals in Manchester United's six winning streak
The Armenia international joined in the summer from Borussia Dortmund for £26m and initially struggled to break into Jose Mourinho's first-team plans.
But Hamann believes the 27-year-old has now become a crucial player for Mourinho and has been especially impressed by his link-up play with top goalscorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
The former Liverpool midfielder said on his PaddyPower blog: "Mkhitaryan has been a key man in United’s changing fortunes.
Didi Hamann says Henrikh Mkhitaryan has linked up well with Zlatan Ibrahimovic
"He’s played a far greater role in the league since the end of November, scoring against Sunderland and bagging the winner at home to Tottenham.
"And in that time United have won six and drawn two in the league.
"He’s been excellent playing just off [Zlatan] Ibrahimovic and has helped shape United’s style of football."