James McAtee was the hero for the Blades, coming off the bench to net the winner in front of the Kop – a goal all the more momentous considering that, a few hours earlier, the Manchester City loanee was not even in the squad after leaving training on Monday wearing a protective boot.
Victory moved United eight points clear of Luton ahead of their trip to Reading last night and resulted in some brilliantly-emotive photos of both fans and players celebrating what could turn out to be a seismic three points.
Here are some of the best in our photo gallery...
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Sheffield United fans applaud in the fifth minute to remember former player Eddie Colquhoun Photo: Simon Bellis
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Bristol City goalkeeper Max O'Leary and Sheffield United's Anel Ahmedhodzic collide Photo: David Davies
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lliman Ndiaye of Sheffield United poses for a selfie with a fan Photo: Simon Bellis
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Anel Ahmedhodzic of Sheffield United attempts an overhead kick against Bristol City Photo: Andrew Yates