'Magician', 'Frustration' - Sheffield United player ratings gallery v Wigan including rare 9/10

It wasn't pretty at times but Sheffield United got the job done at home to Wigan Athletic this afternoon to move three points closer to the Premier League.

Iliman Ndiaye's early opener looked set to lay the platform for a comfortable victory for a Blades side who were dominant early on and should have been two or three ahead at the break.

But Wigan had chances of their own, with Wes Foderingham making a smart save from Thelo Aasgaard and substitute Josh Magennis wasting a couple of good opportunities after coming off the bench.

Here’s how we rated United’s players as they strengthened their grip on second place ahead of Monday’s trip to champions-elect Burnley...

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