Manchester United's chaotic high-scoring form continued at Old Trafford as they came from behind twice to overcome spirited Sheffield United at Old Trafford.
Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Hojlund struck in the final nine minutes to ensure the win.
Manchester United captain Fernandes followed up an excellent pinpoint 25-yard drive by hooking back the cross five minutes from time that allowed Hojlund to score his first goal since February.
As in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Coventry, it was a favourable outcome in the end for under-pressure manager Erik ten Hag.
But there are some staggering statistics to go with their recent results. In total, 27 goals have now been scored in their past five games. They have conceded and scored at least two in all of them.
In entertainment terms, it is sensational. However, there is zero sense of structure and it can only be wondered what new technical director Jason Wilcox made of it as he watched his first game in the Old Trafford directors' box since his appointment was confirmed last week.
After railing against the media the day before the game, labelling coverage of the Coventry match "embarrassing" and "a disgrace", Ten Hag's team failed to follow up by convincing on the pitch.
Without a win since February and with only three in the league all season, Sheffield United led twice, through Jayden Bogle in the first half and Ben Brereton Diaz in the second.
The home side levelled each time, courtesy of Harry Maguire's deft header and Fernandes' penalty.
And Manchester United eventually claimed the points to move back into sixth spot.
Match Events
15' Archer’s shot wide out!
22' Eriksen’s shot flies into the sky
25' Garnacho misses a good chance!
35' GOAL! Man Utd 0-1 Sheff Utd (Jayden Bogle)
42' GOAL! Man Utd 1-1 Sheff Utd (Maguire)
50' GOAL! Man Utd 1-2 Sheff Utd (Ben Brereton Díaz)
55' Unbelievable! What a miss from Dalot!
61' Penalty Goal! Man Utd 2-2 Sheff Utd (Bruno Fernandes)
81' GOAL! Man Utd 3-2 Sheff Utd (Bruno Fernandes)
85' GOAL! Man Utd 4-2 Sheff Utd (Rasmus Højlund)
Line-ups
Man Utd XI: Eriksen, Casemiro, Maguire, Bruno Fernandes, Onana, Dalot, Wan-Bissaka, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Højlund, Kobbie Mainoo
Subs: Amrabat, Altay Bayındır, McTominay, Amad Diallo Traore, Omari Forson, Louis Jackson, Habeeb Ogunneye, Ethan Wheatley, Harry Amass
Sheff Utd XI: Wes Foderingham, Osborn, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Holgate, Auston Trusty, Jayden Bogle, Gustavo Hamer, Ben Brereton Díaz, Cameron Archer, Andre Brooks, Oliver Arblaster
Subs: Norwood, Ivo Grbic, Vini Souza, Larouci, James McAtee, Anis Slimane, William Osula, Sam Curtis, Owen Hampson
Drbin
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No midfielder has been involved in more Premier League goals this season than Bruno Fernandes - 2⃣6⃣ Leading by example 💪
chukwudera353
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This picture deserves 10 likes♥️ EL CAPITANO BRUNO FERNANDES❤️
JonahRelley
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Underrated footballer in the Premier League
PRINCERAFAEL
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Manchester United to Sheffield United 😒 ..mmmhh so you thought you are Coventry City 👊👊
Iconwonder
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Bruno my favorite guy always ❤️💯 Onana shit once more , Well played Dalot, Casemiro and Maguire! Bissaka was poor today ,
LytoneMutamboh
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Maguire scoring more than rashford
Mesberh
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Absolutely brilliant ⚽ Love him or hate him, Bruno Fernandes is a special player 🔥
zerbigboy
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WHAT A GOAL FROM BRUNO FERNANDES WELL PLAYED
radoc
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Onana has equaled Lionel Messi’s 73 goals in a season record. He even assisted this historic goal.
CristianoCR7Goat
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Manchester United ❤🔥
FootballChief
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For Man U to qualify for the Champions League, two things have to happen: 1. Aston Villa lose all their 4 games, 2. Man U win all their 4 games. I don't see any of the two happening
Manchester10Lax
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Bruno Fernandes was the Manchester United player who played heatedly for the coaches he has been working with at Manchester United club, I mean he never let non of them (MAN UTD ex-coaches) down
muhammadshafeek13
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inter Miami have Messi for savage their team we have our CAPTAIN BRUNO
peaceofmind
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Chelsea is walking alone now 😂😂😂😂
zerbigboy
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🔴✅️ Bruno Fernandes has more PL goal involvement (24) than Kevin De Bruyne and Martin Ødegaard in his supposed worst season + Leading Manchester United to a cup final. ▪︎ Bruno Fernandes played at LB ▪︎ Bruno Fernandes played at RB ▪︎ Bruno Fernandes played at CB ▪︎ Bruno Fernandes played as a DLP ▪︎ Bruno Fernandes played as a false 9 ▪︎ Bruno Fernandes played at AM ▪︎ Bruno Fernandes played at CM ▪︎ Bruno Fernandes played at RW ▪︎ Bruno Fernandes played at LW ▪︎ Bruno Fernandes played at DM Bruno is always everywhere, qualities of a captain any team would dream to have, he can play anywhere for Manchester United, and I wouldn't even be surprised if he decides to become a GK for the team. Always available and can play through injury. ▪︎ Bruno Fernandes can sacrifice a goal to help boost the confidence of his teammates and highly rated by the United squad. If you don't rate Bruno Fernandes, sorry I can't help you. El capitano ❤️🔥 ( MUFC STAND )
PRINCERAFAEL
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tell that rashford never come back nah😬 💯💥
dougiefresh
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Appreciation post for Harry Maguire🌟❤️🔴, with back to back goals⚽️⚽️🥅 for back to back wins.🔥💯✅️lp
zerbigboy
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one of the best attacking midfielder of our generation
mrrnobody
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If you don't like Maguire then you hate man utd. The man is committed and passionate to the club ❤
Ineznik
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casemiro appreciation post
Cambklmrsy
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I don't understand why Manutd when they are Down by one Goal they play better Football, They have to play Football like when they were Down , we should have beaten Sheffield United by at least 6 Goals Onana Needs to Taste The Bench he cannot make a Mistake that Cost us the First Goal , Dalot/Wanbesaka played well , Maguire Excellent, Casimiro to many mistakes , cannot blame him as this is not his position, Maino Excellent , Erickson now he is Tiring and getting slow but still an Old Horse, Bruno Excellent, MacTomminay Good, Garnacho keeps the Ball too much to his Feet than Looses the Ball and Selfish he could have made Square Passes to get Goals , Anthony Trying his Best to get to his Best , Amad Needs more Game Time he will become Good. Otherwise overall Team were Good , need to pull up their Socks and play better Football and learn more not to concede Silly Goals