Henrikh Mkhitaryan wins Manchester United goal of the season award
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YEREVAN, MAY 19, ARMENPRESS. Armenian international Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s amazing ‘scorpion’ kick against Sunderland has been voted Manchester United’s Goal of the Season for 2016/17 by a big margin, Manchester United reported on its official website.
The Armenian’s effort in the3-1 Boxing Day winat Old Trafford, an instinctive backheeled volley from Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s cross, picked up 57 per cent of the votes in the official poll on ManUtd.com.
Wayne Rooney’s record-breaking250th goal for United, a spectacular last-gasp free-kick in January’s draw at Stoke City, was the runner-up with 13 per cent, andPaul Pogba’s long-range drive at Swansea Cityon nine per cent completed the top three.
Collecting the accolade at Thursday’s end-of-season awards ceremony at Old Trafford, Mkhitaryan said: "To be honest, I was impressed as well. I just realised when I went home and watched it again."
Crediting the player who provided the assist for his award-winning goal, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the Armenian quipped: "I couldn't miss this great opportunity because I received a great ball from the god!"