Sanchez absent for United as Rashford starts up front

Alexis Sanchez joined Romelu Lukaku on the sidelines for Manchester United's clash with Brighton and Hove Albion, while Marcus Rashford was handed a start up front.

United manager Jose Mourinho had already confirmed Lukaku's absence through injury after the Belgium international hobbled out of Sunday's Premier League victory over Arsenal.

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