Sheffield United 3 Chelsea 0 - Player ratings

Sheffield United boosted their hopes of securing a European place with a stunning 3-0 victory over Chelsea on Saturday evening.
Oli McBurnie heads in Sheffield United's second. Picture: Peter Powell/NMC Pool/PA Wire.Oli McBurnie heads in Sheffield United's second. Picture: Peter Powell/NMC Pool/PA Wire.
Oli McBurnie heads in Sheffield United's second. Picture: Peter Powell/NMC Pool/PA Wire.

David McGoldrick netted twice - his first Premier League goals for the Blades - either side of an Oli McBurnie header.

Here are the ratings for the Sheffield United players.

Dean Henderson, 7: One good save from James was all he needed.

David McGoldrick opened the scoring with his first Premier League goal for Sheffield United. Picture: Rui Vieira/NMC Pool/PA Wire.David McGoldrick opened the scoring with his first Premier League goal for Sheffield United. Picture: Rui Vieira/NMC Pool/PA Wire.
David McGoldrick opened the scoring with his first Premier League goal for Sheffield United. Picture: Rui Vieira/NMC Pool/PA Wire.
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Chris Basham, 7: One second-half cross in particular was outstanding.

John Egan, 7: Solid as usual, no goal this time.

Jack O'Connell, 7: Back in the groove after his injury.

George Baldock, 7: Crossed for Sheffield United's opener.

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder. Picture: Rui Vieira/NMC Pool/PA Wire.Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder. Picture: Rui Vieira/NMC Pool/PA Wire.
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder. Picture: Rui Vieira/NMC Pool/PA Wire.

Sander Berge, 7: Substituted early but more than played his part.

Oliver Norwood, 7: Held the midfield well.

Ben Osborn, 8: Played a part in the first two goals and really looks at home weeks after his debut.

Enda Stevens, 7: Excellent cross for McBurnie's goal.

David McGoldrick, 9: Two poacher's finishes from a centre-forward not supposed to be able to do that. Some terrific touches too.

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Oliver McBurnie, 8: Outstanding in the air, scored a goal, but sacrificed for speed on the counter-attack.

Substitutes: John Lundstram (for Berge, 63), 6: His return is important for the last three matches.

Lys Mousset (for McBurnie, 63), 7: Created the third but should have scored the fourth.

Phil Jagielka (for Basham, 68), 7: Came on because Basham took a free-kick to the face but timely with Olivier Giroud recently introduced. Great block late on.

Not used: Sharp, K Freeman, Robinson, Moore, Rodwell, Zivkovic.

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