The Portuguese smashed in a stunning late goal as the Red Devils got away with victory despite turning in a turgid performance
Manchester United keep on playing badly, but they keep on producing moments of magic to get them out of jail. Despite playing against the weakest team in the Premier League, Erik ten Hag's side really struggled against Sheffield United.
They were fortunate to take the lead through Scott McTominay, only to lose it when the midfielder gave away a penalty and Oliver McBurnie struck from the spot. United needed some smart saves from Andre Onana to keep the Blades at bay, and then Diogo Dalot scored a world-class strike late on to give them the lead again.
It was not the performance United would have hoped for on the day club legend Sir Bobby Charlton sadly passed away, but at least they picked up more points and for the first time this season have back-to-back league wins.
GOAL rates Manchester United's players from Bramall Lane
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Andre Onana (6/10):
One of his better games for United, making some crucial saves in each half to prevent another disaster.
Diogo Dalot (7/10):
Was poor defensively but his wonderful bolt from the blue saved the day.
Jonny Evans (6/10):
Just like at Turf Moor, his experience helped United negotiate their way to a scrappy win.
Harry Maguire (6/10):
Looked surprisingly solid for most of the game, back at his boyhood club.
Victor Lindelof (5/10):
Often an accident waiting to happen but gains a mark for teeing up Dalot's winner.
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Sofyan Amrabat (6/10):
Had an up-and-down game, often giving the ball away but also creating lots of danger, including hitting the woodwork.
Scott McTominay (6/10):
Fittingly scored the breakthrough goal on the day of Charlton's passing but then gave away the penalty moments later.
Bruno Fernandes (5/10):
Another sloppy performance, although he almost scored.
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Antony (4/10):
For the umpteenth time, the Brazilian failed to cause any danger.
Rasmus Hojlund (4/10):
A quiet display, and when he was gifted a golden chance to score he sent the ball straight at Wes Foderingham
Marcus Rashford (5/10):
Couldn't build on the momentum after scoring for England and kept running out of power and space when he got forward.
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Antony Martial (6/10):
Better at hold-up play than Hojlund and gave United more structure in attack.
Christian Eriksen (7/10):
He keeps on being hauled on to improve United's play and it keeps on working.
Alejandro Garnacho (7/10):
Injected some urgency and some hope into United's attack, and it eventually paid off.
Raphael Varane (N/A):
Only came on in the 84th minute.
Mason Mount (N/A):
Introduced in the 88th minute.
Erik ten Hag (5/10):
His changes may have helped win the game, but he cannot escape criticism for another turgid display, this time against the worst side in the league.