AC Milan 0-2 Arsenal: 5 Talking Points

#3 Mkhitaryan bursts into life

Henrikh Mkhitaryan rolled back the days

Following a hat-trick of assists on his impressive debut against Everton last month, Mkhitaryan faded into mediocrity as Arsenal had a dramatic decline of form. The Armenian still had a lot to prove with his new club, and the goal last night might just be the start of an incredible run.

The former Dortmund ace was lively throughout the night and held his own, getting the creative juices flowing and making intelligent runs.

Mkhitaryan started it all off with an amazing strike - deftly chesting down a cross from Ozil, the Arsenal No.7 evaded his marker with a quick sidestep before launching a shot that deflected into the back of the net for his maiden strike with his new side. He nearly bagged a second when he rattled the crossbar just a few minutes later.

Mkhitaryan arrived at Arsenal with a point to prove after seeing his stature deteriorate in the second season with Manchester United. And even though he doesn't get among the goals so regularly, this particular one today should do him a world of good.