Here’s how we rated the Blades players...
1. Dean Henderson - 7
Made a first save two minutes before half-time when he parried James' shot away and barely had to do anything else, save for a late header his defence would have been proud of Photo: Pool
2. George Baldock - 8
Was cautioned as early as the third minute after fouling Pulisic and audibly frustrated Chris Wilder on the touchline with his wasteful passing at times. Marshalled Willian well after he switched sides Photo: Catherine Ivill
3. Chris Basham - 8
Another full-blooded performance from Basham, who was forced off after taking a Barkley free-kick to the head. United will hope he is OK for the run-in Photo: Matthew Lewis
4. John Egan - 8
Can add Abraham and Giroud to the list of Premier League strikers who have been in his pocket in recent weeks Photo: Alex Livesey