United got themselves back in the game when Toni Rudiger’s own goal cancelled out Mason Mount’s opener, before Jorginho scored the winner from the penalty spot.
Here’s how our man rated United’s players at Bramall Lane.
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13. SUBS: David McGoldrick 5
Came on for Burke but United struggled to win the ball to give him a chance to show what he can do with it Photo: Andrew Yates
14. Billy Sharp 6
The Blades skipper came on for Kean Bryan with just over 20 minutes left for his 600th career appearance. Forced a good save from Mendy in the dying minutes with an acrobatic effort Photo: Simon Bellis
15. Rhian Brewster n/a
Had a couple of well-struck volleys on goal blocked in injury time after coming off the bench late on for Norwood Photo: STU FORSTER