But who caught the eye for the Blades? Our man Danny Hall offers his player ratings from the game.
5. Kean Bryan 6
A frustrating evening for the youngster, who looked to hurt himself in an aerial challenge with teammate Besic and tried to continue, before eventually going off Photo: Simon Bellis
6. Ben Osborn 6
Shifted around a few times as United changed their shape, in a terrier-like display. Seemed determined to get hold of the ball himself as United struggled to get him on it for most of the game Photo: Simon Bellis
7. Oliver Norwood 7
Usual passing radar was well off in the early stages but he soon regained it, and gave United a 2-0 lead in first-half stoppage time with a good finish from Morrison's ball. Set up Stearman's goal too before being substituted Photo: Simon Bellis
8. Ravel Morrison 7
Perhaps a tad lucky to stay on the pitch after a wild lunge on Travis late in the game, but that was his only real mis-step. Looked confident and wanted to get on the ball at every opportunity Photo: Simon Bellis