Southampton made it three league games unbeaten after a 1-0 win in an exciting game at Bramall Lane thanks to an excellent goal from Moussa Djenepo.
Saints had the better of the early stages with Che Adams striking the post and forcing Dean Henderson into a good save from a header.
United grew into the game and were causing problems of their own but failed to test Angus Gunn on too many occasions.
The game was very physical and very watchable despite the lack of a final finish with both sides feeling like they could have scored multiple goals in the first-period.
Sheffield United did find the back of the net after 50 minutes when Oli McBurnie headed home from a free-kick, the goal was ruled out by VAR due to John Egan being offside and lunging for a header before it reached McBurnie
Saints did take the lead midway through the second-half courtesy of a brilliant solo goal from Djenepo who dribbled through the United defence before coolly slotting home.
Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side were living dangerously but their lives were made easier when Billy Sharp was shown a straight red card for a rash challenge on Stuart Armstrong.
Here’s how we rated the Southampton players:
