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'Man Utd a much better team without Lukaku' - £75m striker shouldn't start derby even if fit, says Ince

The former Red Devils midfielder believes Jose Mourinho's side are forced to play a "different way" when they have no option up top to go long

Manchester United “look a much better team” without Romelu Lukaku, says Paul Ince, and should avoid recalling the Belgian for a derby date with Manchester City even if he is fit.

The Red Devils have been without their £75 million striker for two games now, with a niggling knock seeing him drop out of the side for meetings with Bournemouth and Juventus.

Jose Mourinho’s men have collected 2-1 victories from each of those outings – both away from home – with Alexis Sanchez chosen to lead the line after being moved inside from the flanks.