Marcus Rashford was noticeably absent from an exclusive dining establishment in Manchester, where Manchester United players dined in celebration of their thrilling last-minute victory over Fulham.

United returned to winning ways on Saturday afternoon at Craven Cottage with a 1-0 victory over Fulham subsequent to consecutive 3-0 Carabao Cup losses at home to Manchester City and Newcastle the week prior. Bruno Fernandes struck in injury time.

Furthermore, the triumph was commemorated by Erik ten Hag’s squad at MNKY House, an upscale eatery situated in Spinningfields, Manchester, conveniently located near Albert Square.

Platters at the establishment can cost as much as £1,000 each, but they do contain sushi, caviar, lobster, ceviches, and shellfish.

Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Mason Mount, Scott McTominay, Raphael Varane, and Jonny Evans joined Fernandes in the lineup. Despite having sustained a foot injury, the Argentine continued to wear a protective boot.

Saturday evening found Bruno Fernandes (right) and Raphael Varane (left) among the Manchester United players who visited MNKY House in Manchester.

Mason Mount (left) and Lisandro Martinez, who was wearing a protective footwear, joined their teammates.

Scott McTominay (right), Jonny Evans (left), and Harry Maguire (center) also attended the celebration.

Rashford was a conspicuous absence, however, as Ten Hag deemed his decision to go nightlife following last week’s loss in the Manchester derby “unacceptable.”

“I had a conversation with him regarding it.” Such conduct is deemed reprehensible. His apology concluded the matter. “It is an internal matter for us,” Ten Hag stated prior to the match against Fulham.

Extremely motivated to rectify the situation. Totally, he is with us.

“His error does not necessarily indicate that he is not fitting in,” I observe him daily in training and am fully aware of his activities.

Although he did not miss the team’s subsequent match against Newcastle within 48 hours, Ten Hag is said to be irritated with the image that can be created by celebrating such an ignominious loss. 

Rashford and Ten Hag have previously clashed. He was substituted into a game against Wolves last season after arriving late to a meeting, but scored the game-winning goal off the bench.

The England international, nevertheless, was omitted from United’s lineup in the match against Fulham due to an injury concern.

Rashford was a non-participant in Friday’s training session and failed a pre-match fitness evaluation prior to the match.

A conspicuous absence was Marcus Rashford following Erik ten Hag’s ‘unacceptable’ shaming of his decision to go partying following last week’s 3-0 loss in the Manchester derby.

On Saturday, the England forward traveled to London with Manchester United but was not in the squad and merely remained behind the bench to observe the match. 

The United standout of the previous campaign, the 26-year-old scored 30 goals in 56 appearances across all competitions. In recognition, he was offered a new five-year contract worth £325,000 per week in the summer.

In contrast, Rashford has been unable to replicate his impressive form thus far this season, with a single goal in 14 matches across all competitions. 

United will resume play on Wednesday when they embark on a crucial Champions League match against Copenhagen in Denmark.

Ten Hag’s squad ranks third with three points in Group A, one point behind group leaders Bayern Munich and one point behind Galatasaray.