Allan Saint-Maximin’s tidy far post finish, Matt Ritchie’s stunning drive and a rare Joelinton strike from close range sealed a vital victory for Steve Bruce’s men.
But who were the star men at St James’s Park?
Scroll down and click through the pages to see how Miles Starforth rated the displays on show against the Blades:
9. Matt Ritchie
Got off the mark for the season with a fierce strike, covered a lot of ground and was the loudest player on the pitch. 8 Photo: Ian MacNicol
10. Miguel Almiron
United’s biggest threat before the break along with Saint-Maximin, caused problems in the final third with his pace and persistence. 7 Photo: OWEN HUMPHREYS
11. Joelinton
Scuffed an early chance after being played in by Almiron, but made amends with United's third goal. 7 Photo: Laurence Griffiths
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