Manchester City loan stars James McAtee and Tommy Doyle were both on target for the Blades after Edouard Michut had put the home side ahead.
United bounced back in style after their weekend defeat to Luton, with Boro's draw with Stoke last night giving them the chance to move further clear of Michael Carrick's men in the race for the Premier League.
Here’s how we rated Heckingbottom's men in the game …
13. Subs: Oli McBurnie
Came on for Jebbison with 20 minutes to go Jayden Bogle Replaced Baldock Ollie Norwood Came on for Doyle John Fleck Came on for McAtee as he made way with cramp Billy Sharp Replaced Ndiaye late in the game to help see out victory Photo: Owen Humphreys
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