United not only sealed promotion to the Premier League after an absence of 12 years but also earned rave reviews for their impressive start to life back in the big time. Here we take a look back at a golden 2019 for the Blades.
5. Shock defeat
After the high of Elland Road, came the low of the 3-2 home loss to play-off hopefuls Bristol City at Bramall Lane. Fortunately for the Blades, it was the last time they would experience defeat on their way to securing promotion to the Premier League. Photo: James Wilson
6. Forest felled
United returned to second place in the Championship after beating 10-man Nottingham Forest 2-0 at Bramall Lane on Good Friday. Mark Duffy, pictured, celebrates scoring the opening goal of the game with the Blades' second coming from Enda Stevens. Photo: James Wilson
7. Priceless McGoldrick
David McGoldrick cost United nothing but his goals proved priceless - including the brace he scored at Hull City on Easter Monday - during his side's promotion campaign. The 3-0 win at Hull saw the Blades move to within a victory of sealing a return to the Premier League. Photo: Simon Bellis
8. Almost there
Jack O'Connell celebrates scoring the second goal in a 2-0 win over relegated Ipswich Town at Bramall Lane - a win which all-but secured promotion to the Premier League for Chris Wilder's men. Scott Hogan netted the other on a day to remember for the Blades. Photo: Nick Potts