It wasn’t as straightforward as it may have seemed when striker Daniel Jebbison put the Blades ahead early on, but United put pressure on the chasing pack with a Friday evening victory under the lights at Bramall Lane to lift spirits somewhat after the earlier news that the Blades had been placed under a transfer embargo.
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13. Subs: Ben Osborn 6
Came on for Doyle and a lovely pass sent Lowe clear down the left Photo: Andrew Yates
14. Billy Sharp 6
Replaced Jebbison Photo: Andrew Yates
15. Chris Basham n/a
Came on for Berge and played in midfield Photo: Paul Terry
16. Oli McBurnie n/a
Made his return from injury off the bench in place of Ndiaye and was quickly involved in the thick of things, with Tetteh sent off for aiming a headbutt in his direction Photo: Andrew Yates