Rashford hits double as United continue perfect away record
Marcus Rash ford' s brace helped Manchester United overcome Dean Henderson's early gaffe at former club Sheffield United and continue their 100 cent Premier League record on the road with a 3-2 win at Bramall Lane.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side kicked off a crucial run of six matches in 16 days in familiar fashion at the beleaguered Blades, where this season's run of winning away league games after falling behind extended to a sixth match.
Rashford and Anthony Martial turned things around in a first half that started with Henderson inexpiably allowing David Mcgoldrick to score, with Rash ford extending Manchester United's advantage at the end of a fine team move early in the second half .
But Chris Wild er' sm en threatened a stunning late comeback, with Mcgoldrick netting his second before Henderson made amends for his early error by producing a superb stoppage-time save to deny Lys Mousset.
Manchester United jump to sixth in the standings - just five points behind leaders Liverpool with a game in hand - after last night's trip to the historically bad Blades at an empty Bramall Lane.
Henderson's error allowed Mcgoldrick to score and the home team to dream but yet again Solskjaer's men rallied, with Rash ford following a fine touch with a sweet strike before Martial's first Premier League goal of the season turned the game on its head in the 33rd minute.
Poor goalkeeping from Aaron Rams dale allowed Rashford to finish a sublime team move early in the second half but the rock-bottom Blades did not give up.
Mc Gold rick' s late goal brought a tense finish that would have ended all square was it not for a superb late save from Henderson.
Aston Villa were held to a frustrating 0 - 0 draw by battling Burnley at Villa Park.
The hosts dominated without being at their best but were thwarted by the Clarets, who climb ed out of the Premier League relegation zone. Results/fixtures
Last Night
Premier League: Aston Villa 0 Burnley 0, Sheffield United 2 Manchester United 3.
Tonight
Sky Bet Championship: Preston North End v Bristol City (8.00)
Sky Bet League One: Hull v Portsmouth (5.30)