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.
13. John Lundstram - 7
Gave United extra energy when he came on as he drove forward with the ball. | ©Sportimage Photo: Paul Terry
14. Ben Osborn N/A
Replaced a tired McBurnie late on as United looked to run down the clock | ©Sportimage Photo: Robin Parker
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