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 …
Here’s how we rated the Blades’ players on an evening to remember in the capital …
9. Sander Berge 8.5
Looked such a threat when he drove from deep and had a good chance on the penalty spot but fluffed his lines. That was about his only misstep, though, and he got the assist his game deserved in injury time for Hourihane's goal
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10. John Fleck 7
Was too indecisive when United won the ball back high up and after driving into the box, he had the option of shooting or passing and ended up doing neither. Booked for a late foul on Adomah to prevent him crossing and went off late on for Hourihane
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11. Morgan Gibbs-White 8
Uncharacteristically overhit a simple pass to Berge as he broke through that would have given United an early one-on-one chance at the QPR goal. Almost equalised for United early in the second half but his effort was cleared off the line and later saw a flicked header well saved. Constantly targeted by QPR's players who could only get near enough to kick him rather than tackle him. Special
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12. Iliman Ndiaye 9
Appeared to come alive after taking on some fluids and energy gels after sunset during a break in play and was in the right place at the right time to fire home his third goal in four games to drag United level. Went down for treatment and tried to carry on before being replaced, hopefully only as a precaution. With Sharp out, they'll need him to carry on his good form in front of goal
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