Sheffield United v Man United player ratings: Thomas 5; McBurnie 8; Maguire 8, Antony 5

Later goal from Diogo Dalot earns Erik ten Hag's side 2-1 win at Bramall Lane

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  Wes Foderingham 5

  SHEFFIELD UNITED RATINGS: Fine save to deny Hojlund from point-blank range in first-half added time. Had Blades faithful on the edge of seat when he passed ball straight into path of Rashford at the edge of his penalty area. Should have done better to keep out Dalot’s long-range goal. PAShow less

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  Jayden Bogle 7

  Stood up to the test of Rashford and limited the England international to crosses in the first half. Continued his impressive performance when Garnacho was brought on. PA

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  Luke Thomas 5

  Did well to get past two Manchester United players, but Dalot cut out his cross into the danger area. Got caught on the ball and almost gifted the Red Devils a goal just before the hour mark. Getty

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  Jack Robinson 7

  Excellent next to Trusty in centre of Sheffield’s defence. Made one cracking sliding challenge to stop McTominay from getting on the end of Rashford’s pass behind the home defence on stroke of half-time. AFPShow less

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  Auston Trusty 8

  An outstanding performance from defender. The summer arrival from Arsenal looked assured on the ball and made several important clearances. AFP

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  Gustavo Hamer 5

  Quiet outing in the middle of the pitch. He did little wrong, but failed to assert himself into game. AFP

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  Vinicius Souza 6

  A hard-working performance in middle of park. Never stopped running and harrying United’s midfielders, although failed to close down space in front of Dalot in build-up to the winner. Getty

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  Oliver Norwood 6

  Didn't do enough to put McTominay off the ball in the build-up to the away side’s opener. Breathed a huge sigh of relief after his foul led to a Fernandes free-kick that came off the crossbar. Getty

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  James McAtee 7

  Enjoyed a good start to game with his dribbles in-field and crosses into box. His hopeful cross into the area was handled by McTominay that led to McBurnie scoring from spot. Had Lindelof chasing shadows for most of the first half. GettyShow less

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  Oliver McBurnie 8

  Had very good chance to open scoreing early in the game, but he could only manage a weak effort with only Onana to beat. Expertly dispatched his penalty to make it 1-1. Aerial ability caused problems for Man United. AFPShow less

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  Cameron Archer - 7

  Lively outing on the left side of attack. Stung Onana’s palms with a right-footed effort in the 25th minute. Almost brought the home side level immediately after going behind, but his goalbound effort was blocked by Maguire. AFPShow less

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  Rhian Brewster 6

  SUBS: (On for McBurnie, 52') Stung Onana’s palms with a shot immediately after coming on. Worked hard but failed to do much of note after his early effort. Getty

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  Ben Osborn N/A

  (On for McTee, 78'). PA

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  Benie Traore N/A

  (On for Hamer, 85') Almost cost his side a goal after coming when he allowed Martial to steal the ball off him and play Garnacho through on goal. Getty

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  Andre Onana 7

  Got down well to save early amid frantic early pressure and claimed a 17th minute cross well. Went the right way for the penalty. Stopped a powerful, swerving Brewster shot just after break. A much needed decent night for him. APShow less

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  Diogo Dalot 7

  Average, like the rest of his team, for much of the match, then he struck an excellent finish into the top corner. Only his second goal in 78 United Premier League appearances. AFP

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  Jonny Evans 7

  Started three games this season – and United have won them all. Booked after 81 minutes. Vocal. Influential. Calm. And how United have needed him with all those defensive injuries. Getty

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  Harry Maguire 8

  Back at his former club in his hometown and lived on the edge with a 54th minute challenge that went unpunished. Otherwise did little wrong, distributed the ball well and was awarded man of the match. PAShow less

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  Victor Lindelof 6

  Played at left back and United were caught by surprised by the home side’s formation in the first 20 minutes. But the visitors steadied and while the performance was far from convincing, three points were important. Set up Dalot’s winner. PAShow less

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  Sofyan Amrabat 6

  Grew into the game after a poor first half. Struck the crossbar after 66 minutes. Shielded the defence well against a side who’ve not won once all season, but you worry how he’ll do against better opponents. PAShow less

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  Scott McTominay 6

  Two goals in the last game, then put his team ahead with a downward, deflected shot. He conceded a penalty a minute later and came off. Reuters

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  Antony 5

  First time in the starting eleven since he returned from Brazil and had United’s first shot on target, a weak one after quarter of an hour, followed by a wild effort wide two minutes later. Far more needed from the Brazilian. GettyShow less

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  Bruno Fernandes 5

  Captain carried a wreath out in memory of Sir Bobby Charlton. Assisted the opening goal for McTominay. Struck the top of the crossbar with a free-kick just before break. Shot wide after 66, but loads of room for improvement – like the rest. PAShow less

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  Marcus Rashford 6

  Involved in build up to opening goal, then crossed to Hojlund on 38. Intercepted a poor Foderingham ball out, then passed to Hojlund. Put a 57th -minute shot wide in front of the away end. One goal in 12 for United now. ReutersShow less

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  Rasmus Hojlund 6

  Grew into the game. Inches away from his first Premier League goal late in first half, then saw a shot saved just before break. Could’ve done better when Rashford set him up following a Blades’ mistake. ReutersShow less

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  Christian Eriksen 6

  SUBS: (On for McTominay 63') A positive influence as United improved with him on the pitch. Reuter

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  Alejandro Garnacho 7

  (On for Antony on 63') Brought energy. Involved in build up for second. Ran from his own half towards goal and went for goal when Martial was waiting. Had another another two attempts late on although one was offside. GettyShow less

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  Anthony Martial 5

  (On for Hojlund 63') Misplaced a pass in the box soon after coming on as Ten Hag’s side finally exerted some pressure. Set Garnacho up on 90, but he was offside. Getty

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  Raphael Varane 6

  (On for Evans 82') Will he be ready to start games again, because United now have two per week. Getty

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  Mason Mount N/A

  (On for Rashford 88'). Reuters

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says Harry Maguire is “playing like we want him to” after a man-of-the-match performance in the 2-1 win at Sheffield United on Saturday night.

Maguire started his second successive Premier League game and stood out against his former club at Bramall Lane as the Red Devils marked the death of Sir Bobby Charlton with three points.

The England centre-half’s career at Old Trafford appeared to be over after he was stripped of the captaincy and allowed to explore the possibility of signing for West Ham in the summer, but he was always committed to regaining Ten Hag’s favour.

He looks to be doing that now, with the Dutchman impressed by his Bramall Lane performance. “I have to say Harry is playing like we want him to play,” he said.

“Very proactive out of possession, dominating his opponent, stepping in when necessary, reading the game, good covering but also in possession very proactive, stepping in, delivering good passes, switching, yes, I am happy with his performance.”

Diogo Dalot's superb second-half goal earned the visitors three points after Oli McBurnie levelled for the hosts with a penalty following Scott McTominay's opener.

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbotton told his players that they had to “build on that” performance.

“We've had many performances like that,” he said. “Today we had to change our shape with the injuries. Losing your captain and vice captain and other players in the last 10 days have not been ideal but it's an opportunity for other players.

“We adapted really well. Playing against top-class players we need to do a lot more work on it. We looked dangerous and defended very well.”

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