But who particularly caught the eye for the Blades in a generally positive display? Our man Danny Hall offers his player ratings from the game.
9. Ben Osborn 7
Handed another chance to impress in midfield with Fleck injured and almost scored in the first half when he volleyed Baldock's cross, but Alisson saved. Switched to wing-back and looked a threat down the left hand side Photo: Andrew Yates
10. Oli McBurnie 7
Wilder kept faith with his striker despite missing a host of chances last weekend and McBurnie won the early penalty which saw United go ahead. He ran himself into the ground and won flick-on to set up late chance for Burke Photo: MICHAEL STEELE
11. Rhian Brewster 6
Given his Premier League debut at Anfield, of all places, and worked hard up front despite a lack of real clear-cut chances to show his quality. Replaced after 54 minutes by Oli Burke Photo: Andrew Yates
12. Oli Burke 6
Came on for Rhian Brewster and put Alisson under real pressure as he took a touch too many in controlling a backpass. Fluffed a chance with about 90 seconds of added time left Photo: Andrew Yates