United's Mkhitaryan determined to hold on to starting spot


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 07 Dec 2016

Britain Football Soccer - Manchester United v Feyenoord - UEFA Europa League Group Stage - Group A - Old Trafford, Manchester, England - 24/11/16 Manchester United's Henrikh Mkhitaryan in action with Feyenoord's Dirk Kuyt Action Images via Reuters / Carl Recine Livepic

(Reuters) - Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan understands that competition for places kept him out of manager Jose Mourinho's plans but is determined to show he deserves a first-team spot.

The Armenian import from Borussia Dortmund started in the Community Shield season curtain-raiser against Leicester City but was dropped after a four-game Premier League run ended with a poor display in a 2-1 loss to Manchester City on Sept. 10.

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