But how did United’s players fare? Our man at the game offers his player ratings. See www.thestar.co.uk/blades for more reaction from the game.
9. John Fleck 8
Recently challenged by his manager to score more goals and responded here with his first of the season, powering a left-footed finish into the bottom corner. Otherwise superb throughout Photo: Simon Bellis
10. David McGoldrick 8
Great cross across face of goal to help set up Lundstram’s opener and unselfishly chose to pass to Sharp rather than shoot himself after he won the ball back in midfield. Replaced to a standing ovation Photo: James Wilson
11. Lys Mousset 8
Showed his growing confidence with a well-struck shot from long range in the first half and was impressive throughout, showing his upper-body strength as well as his nice touch. Beautiful reverse-ball for Fleck’s goal before he was replaced to a standing ovation Photo: James Wilson
12. Billy Sharp n/a
Replaced Mousset and almost scored a goal of his own after being fed by McGoldrick, but Pope saved with his legs Photo: James Wilson