United were 2-0 up early on thanks to Morgan Gibbs-White and a stunner from George Baldock, who later limped off with injury.
Goals from Billy Sharp and Gibbs-White’s second of the game saw United run out convincing winners, and leapfrog Middlesbrough into sixth spot ahead of their midweek clash with fellow promotion chasers Blackburn Rovers.
Here’s how our man rated United’s players, on an afternoon to remember at the Lane.
9. Sander Berge 7.5
Showed signs of him at his best in flashes, when he builds up a head of steam and drives at defenders and opposition midfielders can't cope with him Photo: Simon Bellis
10. Morgan Gibbs-White 9
Two goals and an assist on an afternoon to remember. Put the Blades ahead with a deft touch and finish from Norwood's pass, and could have had another when he was put through but tried to backheel to Sharp instead. Did get his second with a calm finish and departed to a deserved standing ovation Photo: Will Matthews
11. Billy Sharp 8
Back in the side after being rested against Hull in midweek, he was back amongst the goals too with a nice dinked effort from Gibbs-White's clever pass Photo: Will Matthews
12. Subs: Charlie Goode
Came on for Baldock, with Basham switching to wing-back, and put in a lovely cross for Sharp soon after Photo: Simon Bellis