Henrikh Mkhitaryan has revisited his tough start to life at Manchester United.

The Armenian didn't establish as a genuine first team prospect until just before Christmas last season.

Speaking to Premier League TV the midfielder reflected on the season, he said: "I had a good year. Not a bad year. I had a bit of difficulties at the beginning of the season but that's part of football I was ready for that mentally and physically and I could survive that part and when I got my second chance I just seized the day.

"I had the opportunity to play more and more and to help the team win the games and to score more goals."