Sheffield United 3-3 Manchester United: 5 players who were impressive for the Red Devils
Manchester United travelled to Bramall Lane on Sunday to face Sheffield United, well aware that a win could take them to 5th in the table. Solskjaer’s men were impressive before the International break and had 4 wins in the last 5 games in all competitions. United had also won 3 of their last 4 away games in all competitions and were slowly beginning to put together a good run of games. However, on Sunday they were up against a Sheffield United side that fared better than them in the Premier League so far.
To make matters worse, Solskjaer’s injury problems showed no signs of ending. The Norwegian was without Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba for the game, which gave him a bit of a headache as he named his first eleven.
Manchester United Starting XI: David De Gea; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Phil Jones, Brandon Williams; Fred, Andreas Pereira; Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Daniel James.
The home team started the game well and went ahead in the 19th minute through John Fleck. The first half ended 1-0 as United struggled to create chances. After the break, Sheffield United doubled the lead through Lys Mousset in the 52nd minute. It appeared that the home side were running away with the game, but United got a goal back through Brandon Williams in the 72nd minute. In the 77th minute, Mason Greenwood made it 2-2 for the visitors, while 2 minutes later, Rashford gave United the lead. However, Sheffield United got their equalizer through Oli McBurnie’s 90th-minute goal and the game ended 3-3.
Even though United could only manage a draw, Solskjaer will be happy with the efforts of these 5 men, who were impressive for the Red Devils.
5. Anthony Martial
The Frenchman had a relatively quiet first half, where he had fewer touches than David de Gea. Anthony Martial struggled at the lack of opportunities and registered United's only shot on target in the first half. After the break, with a change in the system, Martial had a lot more support and he slowly clawed back into the game, helping United find their rhythm in the final third.
His movement and hold up play allowed the players around him to flourish. Martial also worked in tandem with Rashford and James to pile the pressure on the home defense. His build-up play with the Welshman was particularly crucial for United's third goal of the game.
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