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 …
13. Subs: Will Osula 7
Came on for Ndiaye and looked desperate to impress, putting a late effort over the bar after stretching for the ball Photo: David Klein
14. Conor Hourihane 8
Came on for John Fleck after the Scot went down injured in added time and what a way to introduce himself, volleying home the Blades' third Photo: Adam Davy