The big-money striker scored one and had a big hand in United’s other, as his curling shot rebounded off the post and hit Jordan Pickford, the Everton goalkeeper, before bouncing in.
United came from behind to lead 2-1 after Abdoulaye Doucoure’s close-range opener, but Arnaut Danjuma pounced from close range in the second half to earn a share of the spoils for his side as both points registered their first point of the season.
United came very close to a late winner but Jordan Pickford denied Oli McBurnie twice with an outstanding double save right at the death. Here’s how we rated United’s players...
9. Gus Hamer 7
Involved from the start, dropping deep into space to receive the ball on the turn and look to make something happen. Popped up all over the pitch, from the edge of his own box to wide on the right, and it was from that position that he manufactured United’s equaliser with a lovely cross to McBurnie which Archer finished off. Some frustrating moments as well, like over-it passes, but that will happen from a player who risks the ball in a bid to make something happen rather than play safe | AFP via Getty Images
10. Oli McBurnie 7
Did excellently to control Hamer’s pass and then lay off to Archer in one movement, and his strike partner matched it with a lovely finish past Pickford. Showed some lovely deft touches and also used his physicality to good effect in both boxes when United had to defend set pieces. Was licking his lips at a late Baldock cross before Robinson got in his way, in his view, to strike it instead. Came so close to a late winner, twice, but Pickford excelled with a superb double save right at the death to keep it at 2-2 | AFP via Getty Images
11. Cameron Archer 8
Had a dream league debut in red and white with a smart finish to drag the Blades level and then a big hand in the goal that put them ahead, his shot cannoning back off the post to hit Pickford and go in. Always looked a threat running in behind on the shoulder before he was replaced by Traore with 15 left | Getty Images
12. Subs: Luke Thomas
Almost made another instant impact after Archer when he replaced Larouci and saw his well-struck shot saved by Pickford, the defender ending up over the Kop advertising hoardings in the process. Looked decent on first glimpse | Sheffield United FC via Getty Images