But who caught the eye for the Blades? Here’s our player ratings from the game.
9. Ben Osborn 6
Full of industry as ever but couldn't find the touch of invention that United needed in midfield often enough. But that's no slight against a midfield of City's quality. Taken off for Lundstram Photo: Catherine Ivill
10. Oli McBurnie 6
Left a bit on Diaz within the first few seconds of the game, welcoming him to South Yorkshire. Couldn’t really get into the game against City’s expensive back line Photo: RUI VIEIRA
11. Rhian Brewster 6
Saw a one-on-one chance saved by Ederson as he looked to lift it over the City goalkeeper, but he would have been offside anyway. First 90 minutes in a United shirt will do him good Photo: Simon Bellis
12. John Lundstram 5
Came on for Osborn and could have got Blades back into it, but hit his shot over the City bar after superb work from Berge Photo: Cath Ivill