The first minutes were dedicated to Sir Bobby Charlton who played for Manchester United for 17 years in a row and created his myth.
Applauses were heard at the game start and Bramall Lane honored the legend of English football and one of the most important personalities in worldwide football.
United played better in the first half and were able to find the goal first in the 28th minute. Scott McTomminay scored to send United ahead with an amazing strike.
McBurnie thought to equalize the game after winning a penalty in the 32nd minute after a cross by McAtee. Scott McTomminay touched the ball with his right hand causing a foul in the zone.
Olivier McBurnie scored in the 34th minute to equalize the game.
But United did not take the scenario of the equalizer as definitive risking twice with Fernandez and Hojlund respectively in the 44th and the 48th minute.
The first half was closed with an equalizer with the two squads delivering some brilliant football.
The second half
Olivier McBurnie was replaced by Rhian Brewster due to injury and the home side had to think for another second half without him.
With Thomas, Trusty, and Souza booked, Sheffield United calculated the match with some reserved defensive behavior.
United decided to make three subs; Antony left the pitch for Ajehandro Garnacho, McTomminay for Eriksen, and Hojlund for Martial in the 63rd.
Sofyane Amrabat had the best chance to score from the edge of the box and shot from the distance in the 67th finding the bar and giving more effort to Manchester United.
Paul Heckingbottom had something in mind in the 71st minute when he saw that his team had less energy with United who already had done their subs.
Diogo Dalot delivered an amazing curler to Wesley Foderingham who was unprepared and conceded the second goal.
Jonny Evans was penalized with a yellow after stopping Cameroon Archie. He was subbed by Raphael Varane in the 84th after was injured.
Gustavo Hammer was replaced by Traore on the other end to change the rhythm in the left side of the midfield.
Garnacho’s game was increased to a very good level and he had the chance to score in the 86th, but his shot was blocked by Robinson.
He had another chance in the 87th, but his attempt ended wide at the right post of Foderingham.
Marcus Rashford left the pitch to be subbed by Mason Mount in the 88th and the Red Devils had some positions to defend and at the same time initiate fast attacks.
Garnacho was caught offside after putting wide a great chance in the 92nd with this being the last chance of the game for United.
They win in Sheffield and send City a signal after being only six points behind with Ten Hag that has something to start.
