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Arsenal news: Sky Sports pundit Thierry Henry reveals impact Henrikh Mkhitaryan could have
THIERRY HENRY is convinced Henrikh Mkhitaryan is equipped to succeed at Arsenal and feels his Manchester United spell must be forgotten.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan: It's a dream to play for Arsenal
Arsenal signed Mkhitaryan on Monday, which saw Alexis Sanchez head the other way to Manchester United.
Mkhitaryan had a torrid 18-month spell at United despite winning the EFL Cup and Europa League.
The Armenian was cup tied last night, but he saw his new team progress to the Carabao Cup final after a 2-1 win over Chelsea at the Emirates.
And Henry feels Mkhitaryan is suited to Arsenal, but insists it is too early to say whether the swap deal represents good business.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan joined Arsenal on Monday
He looks like an Arsenal player with the way he likes to play and the way Arsenal like to play
“As far as the Sanchez/Mkhitaryan swap is concerned, I was a big fan of Mkhitaryan when he was at Dortmund, but things didn’t go his way at Manchester United.
“You have to give him the benefit of the doubt.
“He looks like an Arsenal player with the way he likes to play and the way Arsenal like to play.
Thierry Henry thinks Henrikh Mkhitaryan could have a big impact at Arsenal
“Time will tell us who was right with the swap.
“He’s still a great player.”
Arsenal will now face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final next month.
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