David de Gea
Was a one-man team in the first-half. Made three saves before Sheffield United eventually breached him. May be disappointed with the second. 6
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
He is a timid character and this was a timid performance. Wan-Bissaka seemed to be marooned in his third for the majority of the game. 4
Harry Maguire
Gave Lys Mousset too much room to curl the ball past De Gea for the second goal. Inspired United late on by bringing the ball forward more often. 6
Victor Lindelof
After an encouraging outing against Brighton, had another regressive afternoon in a season of regression. Could not bail United out. 5
Phil Jones
Pantomime season began early at Bramall Lane. Jones was an agent of chaos and United's defending was chaotic. Culpable for the goal. Substituted at half-time. 1
Brandon Williams
Targeted by Sheffield United and buckled quickly. Did not help having Jones next to him but that temperament Solskjaer says he has was absent. Booked again but scored a lovely goal. 5
Fred
Battled throughout even though he had little help. Lost Mousset for the second goal but held United together for their onslaught. 5
Andreas Pereira
Against a reticent and steely side, he predictably reverted to type. Wasteful with the ball and weakly ceded possession for the second. Substituted. 2
Daniel James
For the majority, this was probably his worst performance since his full debut at Wolves. His decision-making was awry and lost his head at times. He kept his head to tee up Marcus Rashford. 7
Marcus Rashford
Petulant in the first-half. Threatened initially in the second but had no impact and just could not get going. Then he scored United's third. 7
Anthony Martial
Was the first to test back-up goalkeeper Simon Moore in the 29th minute. Was a useful figurehead while others did more damage. 6
Subs
Jesse Lingard
Brought thrust. 6
Mason Greenwood
Predatory goal. 7
Axel Tuanzebe
Shored things up. 5
