Marcus Rashford was conspicuously absent as Manchester United players celebrated their last-minute win over Fulham in style when they dined out at an exclusive venue in Manchester.
Bruno Fernandes scored in injury time as United returned to winning ways on Saturday afternoon, beating Fulham 1-0 at Craven Cottage after successive 3-0 defeats at home to Manchester City and Newcastle in the Carabao Cup last week.
And Erik ten Hag's men toasted the victory at MNKY House in Manchester, a swanky restaurant in Spinningfields, a stone throw away from Albert Square.
Dining at the venue does not come cheap, with up to £1,000 for a platter - albeit one that includes caviar, lobster, ceviches, oysters and sushi.
Fernandes was joined by Harry Maguire, Mason Mount, Scott McTominay, Raphael Varane, Jonny Evans and Lisandro Martinez, with the Argentine still sporting a protective boot following his foot injury.
Rashford, however, was a notable absentee after ten Hag branded as 'unacceptable' his decision to go clubbing after the defeat in the Manchester derby last week.
‘I spoke with him about it. It’s unacceptable. He apologised and that is it. For us it’s an internal matter,' ten Hag said ahead of the match against Fulham.
‘He’s very motivated to put things right. He’s totally with us.
‘He has made a mistake but that doesn’t say he’s not fitting in. I see him every day in training, what he’s doing, I know.’
While he was not out within 48 hours of their next game against Newcastle, Ten Hag is understood to be frustrated with the optics that partying after such a humiliating defeat can project.
Rashford has clashed with Ten Hag before. Last season he was dropped for a game at Wolves after being late for a meeting.
The England international,
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