Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been awarded December’s goal of the month award by Carling for his breathtaking scorpion kick against Sunderland, the Daily Mail reports.
Manchester United’s midfielder readjusted his body in the air to flick the ball over his own head and past the helpless Jordan Pickford, though replays showed him to be offside.
The Armenian made a slow start to life in the Premier League but has been an important part of Jose Mourinho’s side in recent weeks.
The 27-year-old has enjoyed a number of eye-catching displays for a resurgent Manchester United, none more so than against Sunderland.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic claimed player of the month and both of them have received their awards.
