The Blades went two ahead with quickfire goals from Sander Berge and Billy Sharp in the first half, with Jack Robinson and the superb Morgan Gibbs-White on target in the second.
Boro got on the scoresheet through Folarin Balogun, after a rare slip from Wes Foderingham, but United were full value for a rousing victory against a serious promotion rival – managed by their old boss Chris Wilder, who was given a good reception on his return to his boyhood club ahead of kick-off.
But who was United’s man of the match? Click through our photo gallery to see our man’s ratings – including a VERY rare perfect 10 …
But who was United’s man of the match? Click through our photo gallery to see our man’s ratings – including a VERY rare perfect 10 …