DIOGO DALOT’S screamer earned Manchester United their second straight Prem win – with Scott McTominay as soon as once more surprisingly taking centre stage.
Midfielder McTominay adopted his match-winning stoppage-time double in opposition to Brentford with the opener at Bramall Lane – just for his handball to allow Oli McBurnie to hit a penalty leveller on 34 minutes.
Diogo Dalot measures his 25-yard particular to revive Man Utd’s leadCredit score: Reuters
Scott McTominay was once more outstanding on his dramatic recall to the beginning XICredit score: Getty
United made their possession depend in opposition to Sheffield
Bruno Fernandes and Sofyan Amrabat struck the bar after that earlier than Dalot fired the Crimson Devils as much as ninth with their fifth victory in 9 Prem video games.
However boss Erik ten Hag nonetheless has some main questions after one other so-so show.
Right here’s how his gamers rated individually as they sunk battling backside aspect Sheffield United….
ANDRE ONANA – 7
Early save from McBurnie and a few later ones from Archer was extra stable than of late however nonetheless too informal with the ball at instances. Confirmed good focus within the second half.
DIOGO DALOT – 7
Full-back pumped a few threatening crosses into the field however United’s shaky, second-string defence, meant he was extra involved with defensive duties. No trace of the heroics to come back till his late marvel winner.
HARRY MAGUIRE – 7
Early deflection off him practically handed Sheffield a sight of objective however whereas he relished the tussle in opposition to the Blades’ huge ahead gamers. Struggled at instances in opposition to Archer’s working however checked out house again at Bramall Lane.
JONNY EVANS – 5
Veteran confirmed his smarts to get himself out of bother on a few events however, with the midfield providing little cowl, was uncovered by the Blades’ motion and tempo up entrance and earned a late yellow.
VICTOR LINDELOF – 5
Good contact within the build-up to the opener and made a few vital tackles and blocks however all too typically booted the ball blindly upfield – to 10 Hag’s annoyance.
Harry Maguire impressed at centre-back in opposition to the Blades
SOFYAN AMRABAT – 5
Gifted Cameron Archer an early likelihood by dropping the ball in midfield. Was by-passed far too simply by Sheffield’s assault and seemed off the tempo on a few events.
SCOTT McTOMINAY – 6
Hero to villain in a few minutes with a powerful end and conceding a spot kick – at present, United’s greatest hope of a objective however can’t management a midfield.
ANTONY – 5
First begin since September 3 and didn’t take lengthy to start out peppering pictures on the house objective. Couple of fine flashes however not sufficient and simple candidate to make manner after the hour.
BRUNO FERNANDES – 7
Hit the bar with a well-struck first half free-kick, having performed a component of their opener. Didn’t provide a lot of an attacking menace exterior of occasional long-range hits.
MARCUS RASHFORD – 7
United confirmed little high quality however, on one other evening, he may have had three assists for Hojlund alone. On this event, may have performed with being extra egocentric.
RASMUS HOJLUND – 5
Nonetheless searching for his first league objective and, had he been barely sharper, may have had two earlier than the break however slid in too late and was denied by the keeper. Missed an excellent higher likelihood after the break.
United honoured Sir Bobby Charlton with a much-needed winCredit score: Getty
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Anthony Martial for Hojlund 63 minutes – 5
Wasted a move in a superb place within the SheffU field, the story of United’s evening.
Christian Eriksen for McTominay 63 minutes – 6
Introduced on to try to unlock the house defence. Didn’t accomplish that instantly however helped add urgency to the assault.
Alejandro Garnacho for Antony 63 minutes – 7
Excited the United followers behind the house objective each time he bought on the ball within the Sheffield space and began the transfer for the winner.
Raphael Varane for Evans 84 minutes – 5
Not clear why he didn’t begin and, when Evans was booked for a careless foul, he was pressed into late motion.
Mason Mount for Rashford 87 minutes – 5
Getting back from harm, was given a few minutes late run-out.