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'He is Mitro... he doesn't need this type of incentive': Fulham boss Marco Silva insists Aleksandar Mitrovic has no extra motivation on Old Trafford return after being sent off and banned last time he played there

Fulham boss Marco Silva insists Aleksandar Mitrovic has nothing to prove on his Old Trafford return following an FA Cup meltdown there in March.

Mitrovic was handed an eight-game ban after grabbing referee Chris Kavanagh during Fulham's FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Manchester United.

The Serbia striker has scored three goals in two games since returning from suspension - taking his total for the season in all competitions to 15 - and ends his best top-flight campaign on Sunday back at Old Trafford.

Asked if Mitrovic will be especially fired up against United, Silva said: "No, not at all.