The Blades began brightly and dominated the visitors early on, but failed to find the breakthrough and paid the price in the second half when Joe Willock fired home from a tight angle for what proved to be the winner.
Ollie Norwood was denied what would have been an eye-catching equaliser by a good save from Seny Dieng as United, who welcomed back Jayden Bogle from the start but suffered another injury concern when George Baldock limped off, saw their lead at the top of the Championship cut further.
Here’s how we rated United's players on a forgettable evening at Bramall Lane ...
Here’s how we rated United's players on a forgettable evening at Bramall Lane ...