A bizarre second half own goal by Palace ‘keeper Vicente Guaita was all that separated the two sides in a game which saw Joel Ward red-carded for a foul on Enda Stevens – only for referee Andy Madley to downgrade it to a yellow after consulting the pitchside monitor following VAR intervention.
Here’s how our Blades reporter Danny Hall rated each United player after today’s game.
9. Sander Berg - 7
Made his full debut after his club-record move and showed the odd glimpse of his quality on what was probably a difficult introduction to life in the Premier League. Replaced by Lundstram Photo: Paul Terry
10. Billy Sharp - 7
Worked hard as ever and showed good strength to hold off opponents and hold up the ball. Replaced by Mousset in the second half Photo: Paul Terry
11. Oli McBurnie - 7
A mixed bag. Won his fair share in the air but couldn’t get involved that much on the deck as United struggled to get going in the first half. Worked very hard and was replaced by Osborn Photo: Paul Terry
12. Lys Mousset - 7
Forced a good save from Guaita with one of his first touches and looked a threat throughout Photo: Paul Terry