MKHITARYAN EDGES AHEAD ON CREATIVITY
Sanchez is slightly behind Mkhitaryan in terms of assists, however. Mkhitaryan provides an average of 0.24 assists per game, compared to 0.22 for Sanchez.
The duo are remarkably similar on touches per game Mkhitaryan taking 74.61 to Sanchez s 74.46 but there is an indication the United man may be less selfish.
On average, Mkhitaryan completes 51.47 passes per Premier League match compared to Sanchez s 48.16, while his ball retention is also significantly better.
The Armenian s passing accuracy in the Premier League stands at 83.44 per cent, well clear of Sanchez s 75.86 per cent, so perhaps he will fit Arsene Wenger s philosophy.
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SANCHEZ PROVIDES BIGGER THREAT
Sanchez has been a regular scorer for Arsenal and the Opta data shows why he outstrips Mkhitaryan in front of goal.
The Chile international converts 14.08 per cent of his shots, compared to Mkhitaryan s 10.42.
He has far more efforts as well, Sanchez recording an average of 1.44 shots on target a game, while Mkhitaryan takes just 0.83.
Sanchez may therefore provide the ruthless cutting edge in front of goal Mourinho craves, while Mkhitaryan appears to fit well with Arsenal s passing style. In short, both clubs seem to be signing a player who will slot well into their existing system.
