Ratings: How did Sheffield United's players fare in their 1-0 defeat to Norwich City
But how did United's players fare? Danny Hall gives his ratings from the game.
Jamal Blackman 6: Made a couple of routine saves and had little chance with winning goal, Yanic Wildschut striking it cleanly
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdKieron Freeman 5: Seemed to take a whack to the ribs before he was taken off. Must be a doubt for Sunday’s derby at Owls
Chris Basham 7: One of United’s better players, always willing to get forward early on and defended well throughout
Jake Wright 6: An uncharacteristically panicked display from the normally unruffled Wright. Gave ball away in key areas
Jack O'Connell 6: Recovered well to bail out Wright after he gave the ball away early in the game. Got forward like usual
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdEnda Stevens 6: One of his quieter displays in a United shirt. Struggled to get going and was taken off for Thomas later on
John Fleck 6.5: A mixed bag. Heavily involved early on as United pressed, but was quiet later on. Booked for a poor challenge
Paul Coutts 7: United’s captain for the day tried to drive his side on throughout. Could have been sent off for a flying arm
Mark Duffy 6.5: Made a promising start but faded, and paid the price for a lack of options on bench by playing 75 minutes
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdDavid Brooks 8: Far and away United’s best player. Fashioned a great chance to score and showed some great touches
Ched Evans 6: Said in the programme he is 70 per cent fit and played like it. Put in two excellent crosses late on but quiet
Subs: Nathan Thomas 6: Replaced Stevens for his Blades league and looked quick and direct, but cross didn’t beat the first man
Samir Carruthers 6: Linked up well with sub and good pal Baldock, and helped United pile the pressure on for an equalising goal
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdGeorge Baldock 6: Showed that if Freeman is missing for Sunday’s derby, United have a very capable deputy to call upon
Not used: John Lundstram, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Daniel Lafferty, Jake Eastwood
Norwich: Angus Gunn 5, Ivo Pinto 6, Christoph Zimmermann 6, Cameron Jerome 7, Josh Murphy 6 (James Husband 60, 6), Timm Klose 7, Yanic Wildschut 7 (Marley Watkins 78, 6), Marco Stiepermann 6, Tom Trybull 6, James Maddison 7 (Grant Hanley 86, 6), Alex Tettey 6.
Not used: Harrison Reed, Mario Vrancic, Wes Hoolahan, Michael McGovern
Referee: Scott Duncan 4: Terrible. Lost control and was weak