Wes Foderingham

Daring with the ball at his feet and made a great save to keep the score at 1-0. He did flap at Flynn’s cross for the Blades' second though. 6

Raphael Branco

Was looking good until Town’s mini-collapse. Could have done more to prevent both of United's goals. 6

Nathan Thompson

Generally solid in defence and good with the ball at his feet. However the skipper has to take charge to arrest any malaise such as the one on Saturday. 6

Jordan Turnbull

Developing a good relationship with Thompson and was probably Town’s best defender, made a vital block after Reeves had surrendered possession late on. 7

Nathan Byrne

Ran at McEveley all afternoon and caused his former teammate no end of problems. A constant menace who seems to be relishing becoming established as first choice at wing-back this season. 8

Yaser Kasim

A much better performance from the Iraqi than on Tuesday, he was methodical and smart in his distribution. Provided the ball and showed delightful feet for Louis Thompson’s cracking fifth. 7

Brad Smith

Demonstrated how devastating his pace can be with a dominant second half display over Alcock. Provided two goals and should grow in confidence after a performance like this. 8

Massimo Luongo

Another who returned to somewhere near his best. He went close to scoring himself after leading a rapid breakaway. The Australian’s driving run for the penalty perfectly demonstrated what he is capable of doing to defences. 7

Louis Thompson

One assist and a cracking goal were the stats, but his all-round game showed why Norwich were so keen to secure his services. The standout player on the pitch. 9

Michael Smith

Two goals will again answer the never-ending doubters but Smith has, and did again, show he is an improved player when tasked with linking the play. 8

Jonathan Obika

Another goal for the mobile striker, this time from open play, it is hard to ask for more. 7

Subs

Andy Williams (for Obika, 65 mins) Another goal from the bench means he could just moving into the dreaded super-sub territory. It was the key strike that ended the Blades' hopes. 7

Jake Reeves (for Luongo, 73 mins) Again showed himself to be an elegant player with some lovely touches. Takes risks but that is what Cooper asks his players to do. 6

Josh Lelan (for Branco, 76 mins) Stepped in capably after Branco’s went off injured. 6