And ahead of tomorrow night’s latest instalment at Old Trafford, The Star looked at nine classic clashes between the two sides in the last 30 years.
5. January 1995 – Blades 0, Man United 2
Another FA Cup tie at Bramall Lane, but this time it was the visitors from Lancashire who progressed to the next round. Charlie Hartfield was sent off for the Blades for throwing a punch at Eric Cantona, who put his side ahead later in the game before Mark Hughes added a second. Photo: Chris Holt
6. November 2006 – Blades 1, Man United 2
Newly promoted to the Premier League, United went ahead against the eventual champions with Keith Gillespie headed home against his former club. But two goals from Wayne Rooney swung the game, which is also remembered for Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible miss from about two yards out Photo: Steve Parkin
7. April 2007 – Man United 0, Blades 2
Trailing to Michael Carrick’s fourth-minute goal, it looked like being a long day for the Blades but they should have had a nailed-on penalty when Gabriel Heinze wiped out Luton Shelton. It wasn’t given, and Rooney scored just after half-time to put the game beyond the Blades. Photo: Steve Parkin
8. January 2016 – Man United 1, Blades 0
Another FA Cup tie, another Rooney goal. This time it came in the 90th minute after United, still in League One and on course to finish 11th, held out against their illustrious opponents. But Dean Hammond fouled Memphis Depay in the area with a replay almost in touching distance, and Rooney made no mistake from the spot Photo: Sport Image