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Armenia's manager says Henrikh Mkhitaryan 'had a problem' with Jose Mourinho and backs him to thrive at Arsenal

Henrikh Mkhitaryan's decision to leave Manchester United for Arsenal has been hailed by his international boss.

Artur Petrosyan, the Armenia manager, says Jose Mourinho failed to get the best out of the playmaker and he expects him to flourish under Arsene Wenger.

The playmaker joined the Gunners on Monday as part of an exchange deal for Alexis Sanchez after 18 months at Old Trafford.Petrosyan

"I am annoyed at Mourinho for not playing him," said Petrosyan. "I am not happy but it is his club, his team, he knows what he wants.