Manchester United’s hopes of securing a top-six finish in the Premier League received a boost on Wednesday night as they came from behind twice to claim a 4-2 victory over relegation-threatened Sheffield United at Old Trafford. The Red Devils were made to work hard for maximum points and were left to rue several missed chances in the first half before a calamitous pass from Andre Onana gifted Jayden Bogle a 35th-minute opener for the Blades. Harry Maguire equalized on the stroke of half-time, but Sheffield United were ahead just five minutes after the break courtesy of Ben Brereton Diaz. Bruno Fernandes came to the rescue for Man United with three goal contributions in the final half-hour to turn the game on its head. The Red Devils captain converted from the penalty spot before netting a 25-yard screamer to increase his goal tally for the campaign to 15. He capped his standout display with a perfectly-weighted assist for Rasmus Hojlund to tap home from close range. Three days on from surviving an almighty scare against Coventry City in the FA Cup semi-finals, Erik ten Hag’s side avoided another upset to end their four-match winless streak in the Premier League. Victory has seen them climb to sixth in the top-flight table, three points clear of Newcastle United, who have slipped to seventh after losing 2-0 at Crystal Palace. As for Sheffield United, they are now 10 games without a league win and have now conceded a total of 92 goals this season, a new Premier League record that surpasses the 89 shipped by Derby County in their calamitous 2007-08 campaign. Wilder’s men remain rooted to the foot of the table and sit 10 points adrift of safety with just four games left to play. Defeat at Old Trafford does not confirm relegation for the Blades, but their anticipated return to the Championship will be official if they lose away against Newcastle on Saturday. Even if they were to draw or win against the Magpies, Sheffield United will be relegated if 17th-placed Nottingham Forest match or better their result when they host Manchester City on Sunday.
Manchester United’s Top-Six Hopes Rekindled with 4-2 Comeback Win over Sheffield United
