Goals from James McAtee, Ciaran Clark and Tommy Doyle secured victory for United, with Coventry seeing Viktor Gyokeres’ penalty saved by Wes Foderingham.
The City striker then pulled one back for his side and John Egan saw red after picking up his second yellow card, but the Blades recorded their third victory since the Championship season resumed to further consolidate their promotion push.
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13. Subs: Daniel Jebbison 5
Came on for Sharp but couldn't make an impact Photo: Lexy IIsley
14. Tommy Doyle 7
Replaced his City pal McAtee and scored with what must have been his first touch, in front of the Kop end Photo: Lexy IIsley
15. Chris Basham 7
Came on for Ndiaye and earned a rendition of his song from the Kop with a superb driving run down the right touchline to earn United a free-kick as they looked to close out the game. Photo: Simon Bellis