It took no more than six minutes Marcus Rashford served Anthony Martial. A rock hard fit, obliquely inwards backwards, which the Frenchman only needed to meet with his right foot.
Shortly thereafter, the roles were changed, but Martial's ability to play did not hold the same quality as his finish in the match against Sheffield, who before the match was only two points behind Manchester United.
But while Victor Nilsson Lindelöf had a pleasant day at work from his back position, he got to see Martial in a playful mood. Shortly before the break, he struck again, again from close range. And with the quarter left to play, the Frenchman slammed again - again played by Rashford. Martial's 14th goal of the season, as many as Rashford.
13 games without loss and with the win Manchester United are two points behind Chelsea in fourth place, though with one match less played. With Manchester City currently suspended from further play in the Champions League next year, a fifth place may suffice.
Newcomer Sheffield United has had a successful season and has been in the hunt for the euorps playgrounds. But went on the second straight loss tonight after the restart.
The team had their defense general, John Egan, expelled in the 50th minute of the last match against Newcastle. Since then, the team has now conceded six goals in less than three halves.