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MISSING MARCUS

Why is Marcus Rashford not playing for Man Utd against Burnley?

Erik ten Hag has just lost one of his biggest goal threats

MANCHESTER UNITED will be hoping to build on their Sheffield United win - but Marcus Rashford is unavailable.

The Red Devils avoided a shock defeat last Sunday by beating penalty Championship outfit Coventry via penalties after surrendering a three-goal lead.

Marcus Rashford will not feature for Manchester United tonight
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Marcus Rashford will not feature for Manchester United tonightCredit: Rex

And while SunSport's Neil Custis labelled the win as an embarrassment, Erik ten Hag believed that his team deserved to book their place in the final.

However, United now have their sights set on the top four with Burnley their next opponent.

But the English giants will have to do it without Marcus Rashford who hasn't even made the bench tonight.

Why is Marcus Rashford not playing for Man Utd against Burnley?

Rashford was hooked off the Wembley turf on Sunday after 97 minutes with a suspected injury.

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And the England international was later seen limping as he walked through the mixed zone after the game.

Now United will be without the star altogether as they face the Blades with a growing injury list.

Mega money £85m signing Antony is instead starting for Erik ten Hag's side - just days after being ridiculed for mocking Coventry players following United's penalty win.

The Brazilian is yet to score a single league goal in his 25 appearances this season.

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