How the Clarets players fared in the defeat at Bramall Lane.
JENSEN: Blameless for any of United's top-drawer goals. 7
DUFF: Rocked back on the defensive from the start. 6
SINCLAIR: Moved to left back where Webber caused chaos. 6
McGREAL: The warhorse had a gripping duel with Shipperley. 6
LOWE: Couldn't sign off from his loan spell as he wanted. 6
SPICER: Struggled to make headway in support of Akinbiyi. 6
HYDE: Tried everything but failed to spark a revival. 7
J O'CONNOR: Met his match in United's powerful engine room. 6
G O'CONNOR: Just needs a scrappy goal to lift his spirits. 6
DYER: Always probing, but kept hitting United's brick wall. 7
AKINBIYI: Had the chances, but not his day in front of goal. 6
SUBS: BRANCH (for Garreth O'Connor 59) Little impact 6, NOEL-WILLIAMS (for Spicer 59) Welcome support 7, ELLIOTT (for Duff 79) 6.
Not used: KARBASSIYOON, GRANT
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