The Blades responded well to Saturday’s setback at Stoke City, which saw them drop to eighth, as Ollie Norwood scored a first-half winner against another play-off chasing side in QPR.
Paul Heckingbottom’s side were good value for their lead, but Rangers came into the game as the first half wore on and began to create more opportunities. But goalkeeper Wes Foderingham ended the game without a proper save to make as United picked up another three points at home.
They return to Bramall Lane this weekend to face second-placed Bournemouth, with four of their remaining six games at home.
But the victory came at a cost, with new boy Filip Uremovic limping out of the game around the hour mark with what looked to be a knee complaint.
5. Ben Davies 7
Back on the left of defence as part of United's defensive reshuffle, Davies put his foot in when needed and also put his foot on the ball when calmer heads were required, too. Photo: Andrew Yates
6. Enda Stevens 7
Returned to the side in place of Norrington-Davies, Stevens pushed opposite number Adomah back almost from the first whistle and didn't give him a moment to breathe in the first half as he attacked him at will. Probably tired as the game went on on his first start since January but did well Photo: Andrew Yates
7. Ollie Norwood 8
Scored his first of the season after a well-worked corner kick routine saw him sidefoot confidently past Westwood. Constantly geed up his teammates to keep hold of the lead and although he reined in the Olliewood balls, his short passing was crisp Photo: Andrew Yates
8. John Fleck 8
Looked like the Fleck of old for large periods as he drove forward with the ball, dropped a shoulder to beat a man and then looked to make something happen. Stuck his foot in when required too and it's no surprise United looked better when their midfield were all on song Photo: Richard Seller