Skipper Billy Sharp was the hero again from the penalty spot, scoring the winner after VAR adjudged that Alfie Mawson had handled David McGoldrick’s effort. Mawson also saw red as the visitors were reduced to 10 men.
Here’s how our man rated United’s players at Bramall Lane.
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5. John Egan 8
Looked a class above anything City had to throw at him. Diédhiou can be an awkward customer on his day, but he didn't have a kick against Egan before he was replaced and even when City looked like they might stretch the Blades defence, Egan was always a step ahead to stride across and intercept the ball Photo: Pool
Back in the side after being forced to miss out against Chelsea, he was a constant attacking threat and a good cross, on his left foot, should have been converted by Bogle. Looks to have settled into that left centre-half role well and certainly isn't afraid to attack in it Photo: Simon Bellis
Could, and probably should, have opened the scoring when he combined with his pal Jayden Bogle, but could only clip the top of the bar with his shot after taking the ball down and opening his body up. Photo: Pool
A bustling, energetic display from the midfielder, who was always available and looking to get on the ball in midfield. Unlucky not to score when his shot burst through 'keeper O'Leary's grasp, but was cleared off the line by a defender behind him. Photo: Gareth Copley
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