Sheffield United's player ratings hit the depths, just like their performance in 5-0 defeat at Burnley

Sheffield United suffered an embarrassing 5-0 defeat at previously bottom-of-the Premier League Burnley.

Wes Foderingham – not at fault for any of the goals 5

George Baldock – partly culpable for the weakness down the right which led to the first-minute opener, he ahd little chance to redeem himself before going off 3

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Anel Ahmedhodzic – too weak in the challenge at times, he also picked up a booking 4

Auston Trusty – switched to left-back in the second half but unable to stem the flow in either 4

Jack Robinson – one of the guilty for the first goal, he was held off for the fourth 4

Luke Thomas – just does not look a Premier League player 3

SENT OFF: Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnieSENT OFF: Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie
SENT OFF: Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie

John Fleck – set the tone for the breakdown in discipline with a wild challenge he was rightly booked for 3

Oliver Norwood – had a shot on target at least 5

Gustavo Hamer – played in Will Osula for a saved shot 5

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Oli McBurnie – his indiscipline made a really difficult task even tougher 2

Cameron Archer – saw little of the ball 4

Substitutes:

Jayden Bogle (for Baldock, 25) – his clearance led to the fifth goal 4

James McAtee (for Thomas, HT) – on a hiding to nothing he was unable to magic anything up 4

Will Osula (for Fleck, HT) – forced a save from James Trafford 5

Benie Traore (for Archer, HT) – like his fellow wide midfielder McAtee, it was a tall order 4

Not used: Davies, Lowe, Souza, Slimane, Larouci.

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