During the 2012–13 season, former Scottish footballer Pat Nevin said of Mkhitaryan, "Eleven goals in eight league matches already is fantastic, but when you add that he is a midfielder, it is phenomenal.
Selama musim liga 2012-13, pemain legendaris Chelsea, Pat Nevin, berkata mengenai Mkhitaryan, "Sebelas gol dalam delapan pertandingan liga sudah fantastis, tetapi ketika Anda menambahkan bahwa ia adalah seorang gelandang, itu adalah fenomenal.