Henrikh Mkhitaryan: Manchester United ace reveals his footballing idol was Arsenal superstar Thierry Henry when growing up
United ace scored his first Old Trafford goal against Tottenham on Sunday and will now take time out because of an ankle injury
HENRIKH MKHITARYAN may be on his way to becoming a superstar name at Manchester United.
But the Armenian has been inspired by one of United's biggest top flight foes - in Arsenal legend Thierry Henry.
The French ace netted one of the greatest goals in the history of the Premier League against United - when he lobbed Fabian Barthez with his back to goal at Highbury in 2000/01.
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Henry went on to win the Premier League twice and was the star man in Arsenal's 'invincible' team of 2004.
Mkhitaryan said: "I always supported Henry when he was playing for Arsenal.
"He is one of my favourite players because as the time I was also playing as a striker as a child. Then I became a midfielder."
Mkhitaryan scored the first Old Trafford goal of his United career against Tottenham on Sunday, but was then scythed down by Danny Rose, injuring his ankle.
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The 27-year-old is expected to miss United's next two games away to Crystal Palace and West Brom, but should be back for the Boxing Day clash against Sunderland at Old Trafford.
The Man United fans are calling 'Micky T' added: "English football is really different to other countries.
"So if you're playing in Germany, France, England or Spain you have to get used to playing in that league.
"In the beginning it was a little bit hard but I keep doing everything that is needed to become a Premier League player.
"I've done hard work and I've tried to do everything the manager is asking from me to play in this team and to be useful for the team."