But who caught the eye for the Blades? Our man at the game gives his player ratings from the game.
5. Jack O'Connell 6
Undone a couple of times by Boufal as the Blades pushed forward for an equaliser, and led the appeals for a penalty when the ball hit the arm of a Saints defender in a melee at a corner Photo: James Wilson
6. Enda Stevens 6
Linked up beautifully with McBurnie early on to almost fashion a chance for Lundstram and showed a couple of nice pieces of skill once again. Showed his growing confidence as he looked to dominate Cedric, who later swapped to left-back Photo: Mike Egerton
7. John Fleck 7
Back in the side after his recent injury and put in an impressive display. Wasn't ever afraid to pull the trigger from outside the box and one effort sailed just wide of the post. Even towered above Saints defence for a headed chance in first half Photo: Simon Bellis
8. John Lundstram 6
Got around the pitch as ever and looked to break up play, as well as keep United moving when they won the ball back - taken off to a good ovation near the end as Wilder threw on more strikers to try and get Blades back in the game Photo: James Wilson