PLAYER RATING: Bruno Fernandes shines in the sky of Man Utd; Onana makes Sheff Utd bitter-sweet memories

MANCHESTER UNITED survived a major scаre against Sheffield United as Bruno Fernandes’ second-half double handed Erik ten Hag a lifeline.

The Blades took a stunneԀ lead against the run of play as Andre Onana played a hospital pass to Diogo Dalot and Jayden Bogle pounced.

Bruno Fernandes was on point from the spot

Bruno Fernandes was on point from the spot

Sheffield United twice took the lead at Old Trafford

Sheffield United twice took the lead at Old Trafford

After forty-two minutes, Harry Maguire leveled the score for United, continuing his stellar season.

Ben Brereton Diaz scored a poacher’s finish to put the visitors ahead once more, but just after the hour, Fernandes equalized from the spot.

With ten minutes remaining, the Portuguese sensation scored their first goal of the game with a fantastic long-range strike. Rasmus Hojlund was then set up for the fourth goal with a brilliant pass from the player.

We delivers his verdict from a six-goal thriller.

ANDRE ONANA – 5

Andre Onana gifted Sheffield United the opening goal

Gifted the Blades the opener with horrendous pass to Dalot which was intercepted by Bogle.

Partly made amends with good late save to keep out Hamer’s header.

DIOGO DALOT – 6

Early shot tipped over but gave the ball away to set up the chance which resulted in the Blades second goal.

Wasted a golden chance when clean through.

CASEMIRO – 6

Once again asked to fill in at centre back due to injuries –not his natural position but did a job for his team.

One great tackle to clean up after Eriksen mistake.

HARRY MAGUIRE – 7

Harry Maguire has been impressive this season

Suρer glancing header to pull United level and scored for a second consecutive game.

Also won United the penalty to get them level.

AARON WAN-BISSAKA – 6

Link-up with Antony showed a few promising signs early on but it soon fizzled out.

Limited as an attacking threаt but coped OK with Osborn down his flank.

CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 5

First league start since mid January and in any game since the end of Feb.

Some nice moments but lost possession just after Blades second which could have been costly and was hooked soon afterwards.

KOBBIE MAINOO – 7

Low shot smartly saved by Wes Foderingham and a couple of moments of real quality including the pass to set up Fernandes for the winner.

Did his bit in the turnaround.

ANTONY – 4

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Another disappointing night for the Brazilian.

Tried a few tricks that didn’t come off and was replaced by Amad Diallo within 10 minutes of the re-start. Just not happening for him.

BRUNO FERNANDES – 8

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Skipper almost single handedly dragged his team over the line.

Kept his cool to level from the spot and then thumped home a long range effort – then set up Hojlund’s late goal.

Bruno Fernandes created 9 chances (1 assist) against Sheffield United. No player has managed more in a single game this season.

ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 7

Saw plenty of the ball and always looked a menace.

Nice cross for Maguire equaliser and denied by Foderingham on a couple of occasions.

RASMUS HOJLUND – 6

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Unselfish pass for Garnacho at end of first half but might have been better going himself.

Eventually got the tap in which will do his confidence the world of good.

SUBSTITUTES

DIALLO (for Antony 55) – More of a threаt than the man he replaced. 5

MCTOMINAY (for Eriksen, 65) – Added some urgency to the team and helped turn it round. 6

AMRABAT (for Mainoo, 90) – brought on to see the game out. 5

WHEATLEY (for Hojlund, 90) – special night as he became the latest academy product to get a first team debut. 6

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