United, knowing they could ill-afford any more slip-ups at this crucial point of the season if they are to qualify for the end-of-season play-offs, fell behind in the first half to Charlie Austin’s header before coming out of the traps quickly for the second.
Goals from Iliman Ndiaye, Jack Robinson and Conor Hourihane saw the Blades run out 3-1 winners, and remain six points ahead of their nearest rivals who all play tomorrow.
Here’s how we rated the Blades’ players on an evening to remember in the capital …
5. John Egan 8
Had a good chance to put United ahead from a deep corner but couldn't get it on target and judging by his reaction, he knew he should have scored - or at least tested the goalkeeper. On hand so often to head or turn away crosses when QPR looked to threaten Photo: Adam Davy
6. Jack Robinson 9
Forced a superb save from Mahoney with a well-directed header that was heading for the corner, until the young goalkeeper got across to tip it wide. Eventually got the better of the QPR stopper with a bullet header to put the Blades ahead and was faultless otherwise. Booked for tangling with Johansen late on Photo: David Klein
7. Enda Stevens 7
Looked to let Adomah cross too easily for QPR's goal and saw a number of centres of his own blocked, but Adomah was relatively quiet for the rest of the game as United looked to get on top Photo: Ryan Pierse
8. Ollie Norwood 9
His set-piece delivery was a threat every time the Blades had a corner or free-kick anywhere in QPR territory and he had a hand in each of United's three goals. Looking for his fourth promotion in four seasons from this level, his experience and know-how will be so vital for United Photo: David Klein