Three goals in seven minutes looked to have secured the most unlikely of comebacks for Manchester United only for Sheffield United to rescue a point at the death.

Fleck fortuitously bundled home the rebound from a David De Gea save to give the hosts a well-earned lead on 19 minutes before Mousset struck home seven minutes after the break.

Teenager Brandon Williams' stunning strike gave United hope on 72 minutes and substitute Mason Greenwood tapped home within minutes of coming on to equalise.

Just two minutes later, Marcus Rashford looked to have sealed an incredible comeback when he slotted home with 11 minutes left.

But a last-gasp equaliser from substitute Oliver McBurnie survived a VAR check to clinch a remarkable equaliser to deny United back-to-back away victories in the league for first time since February.

The hosts were forced to play reserve goalkeeper Simon Moore in goal with on-loan Dean Henderson ineligible to face his parent club, while Phil Jones came in for his first Premier League start of the season in a back three.

But he had very little to do as the home side came bursting out of the blocks. Indeed, it was his opposite number De Gea who was forced into action with an outstanding double save to deny John Lundstram's volley and then a close-range header from David McGoldrick.

But Chris Wilder's side found the breakthrough shortly after. Mousset shrugged off the challenge of Jones and cut it back to Lundstram, who saw his effort saved by Fleck bundled home.

United's lifeless display meant they were fortunate to go into the break only a goal down but it got worse when Mousset, played in by Fleck this time, fired low into the corner from 20 yards to double their advantage.

The visitors looked down and out until Williams' fine strike on the volley gave them hope with 18 minutes to go. Eighteen-year-old Greenwood came off the bench and within three minutes, was on the scoresheet, tapping home from Rashford's cross to make it 2-2.

Rashford made it 3-2 just 90 seconds later to cap a remarkable turnaround, slotting home from Daniel James' cross but there was still time for more drama when McBurnie volleyed home in the 90th-minute. After a lengthy VAR check, the goal was allowed to stand and Man Utd were denied victory - a scenario that looked almost impossible with 20 minutes to go.

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ES COVERAGE Welcome to the Evening Standard's rolling Man Utd news coverage. Financial results released We will be taking you through today's financial statement from the club - and there are some eye-catching figures in there... * The figures published cover the period July 1, 2019 to September 30 of this year. Net debt rises



So, the standout figure is that United's net debt has rocketed by over £100m - from £247.2mi to £384.5m, a rise of 55.5 per cent.

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That will be an alarming figure for United fans, with no sign that the Glazers are in any rush to reduce the club's debt any time soon. Advertisement Revenues slightly up



United have posted revenues of £135.4m for the first quarter of 2019-20.



That is a £400,000 increase on the same period for the previous year.



Commercial revenue was £80.4m, a 5.9 per cent increase on the previous year. 2020 revenue not looking good United's failure to secure Champions League qualification last season has hit projected revenues for next year. The club expect 2020 annual revenue to be between £560-580m, compared to £627.1m for the year ending June 30, 2019. A lack of Champions League football would also be behind the drop in broadcasting revenue: £32.9m, a 23.1 per cent and £9.9m drop on the same quarter the year before. Advertisement Wage bill drops



One saving grace for United is that the club's wage bill has dropped 8.8 per cent, though that is as much down to a lack of success on the pitch as anything else.



The club confirmed that the drop was "primarily due to reductions in player salaries as a result of non-participation in the UEFA Champions League" - so failure on the pitch is literally costing the players. What Ed Woodward said



"We have a clear vision in terms of football philosophy and recruitment.



"The significant investments that we have made in recent years in areas such as transfers, recruitment infrastructure, analytics and our academy are already beginning to bear fruit.



"We are very proud to be shortly approaching a milestone 4,000th game featuring an academy player, and we are particularly optimistic regarding the considerable young talent currently coming through.



"Our ultimate goal is to win trophies by playing exciting football with a team that fuses graduates from our academy with world-class acquisitions." How the table looks



Moving on from those financial results, here is a look at the latest Premier League standings... Advertisement As you can see, things aren't so pretty for United - but it could have been a whole lot worse were it not for an upturn in form before the international break. United sit seventh as it stands, nine points off fourth-placed Man City. As you can see, the Red Devils have a lot of work to do to close that gap, but recent results suggest United are finding their groove with Anthony Martial back up front. Tough trip to the Blades However, United's first test after the break is a tricky test at in-form Sheffield United. The Blades have been brilliant this season after winning promotion, and sit fifth in the table, a point above United. Advertisement Early team news As you probably could have guessed, Solskjaer has issues all over the pitch. Scott McTominay picked up an ankle injury during the win vs Brighton and is a doubt after dropping out of Scotland's squad.



Nemanja Matic is out, Paul Pogba is on the comeback trail after having the cast on his ankle removed - though Solskjaer may not want to rush him back given that a quick return from injury played a part last time around.



Luke Shaw, Diogo Dalot and Axel Tuanzebe will be hoping to return from injury, while Ashley Young will be back after serving a one-match suspension - but Brandon Williams is arguably now the first-choice left-back.



Angel Gomes is out along with Eric Bailly, while Timothy Fosu-Mensah is back in individual training. As for Sheffield United, the only issue is that Dean Henderson is on loan from the Red Devils, so can't face his parent club. Predicted lineups



Here is how we see the sides lining up at Bramall Lane on Sunday...



Sheff Utd: Moore; Basham, Egan, O'Connell; Baldock, Lundstram, Norwood, Fleck, Stevens; Mousset, McGoldrick



Man Utd: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Lindelof, Williams; Fred, Pereira; James, Lingard, Rashford; Martial Advertisement Fernandes won't force January move... but has 'dreams'



It is well known that United turned down the chance to sign Bruno Fernandes this summer, with concerns over the Sporting star's ball retention and passing stats.



However, the 25-year-old has been in fine form in Portugal this term, and given United's lack of creativity at No.10, they could well return for him in January.



Tottenham have also been linked with a move for Fernandes, though their abject form and doubts over Mauricio Pochettino's future could dissuade players from joining until that situation is resolved.



Fernandes says he is in no rush to up sticks this winter, but left the door open for a move.



"I'm not worried at all [about transfer window speculation].



"Since 2016, there's been talk about my possible departure.



"I'm well, doing my job and doing the best I can. I have dreams to fulfil but I have no need to force my departure.



"I feel the love here and if I have to leave, I hope I leave good memories." It is well known that United turned down the chance to sign Bruno Fernandes this summer, with concerns over the Sporting star's ball retention and passing stats.However, the 25-year-old has been in fine form in Portugal this term, and given United's lack of creativity at No.10, they could well return for him in January.Tottenham have also been linked with a move for Fernandes, though their abject form and doubts over Mauricio Pochettino's future could dissuade players from joining until that situation is resolved.Fernandes says he is in no rush to up sticks this winter, but left the door open for a move."I'm not worried at all [about transfer window speculation]."Since 2016, there's been talk about my possible departure."I'm well, doing my job and doing the best I can. I have dreams to fulfil but I have no need to force my departure."I feel the love here and if I have to leave, I hope I leave good memories." Weekend predictions So, how will United (and the rest of the Premier League) get on this weekend? Haaland deal in the works?



David Ornstein is obviously a well-connected journalist regarding transfers, and The Athletic is reporting that the father of Red Bull Salzburg star Erling Braut Haaland has been spotted at Manchester United's Carrington training ground. We understand that Haaland is a key target for United to strengthen their front line and, with Haaland playing for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Molde, the Red Devils could well have the edge over other elite clubs - but time will tell... Advertisement Rashford red-hot



Marcus Rashford received criticism earlier this season as he struggled for form and fitness, but the young striker has been looking strong of late.



The 22-year-old has hit nine goals in 10 matches for both England and United, including a neat finish from the edge of the box in the Three Lions' 4-0 win in Kosovo on Sunday.





Roy Keane is a notoriously hard man to please, but working as a pundit for ITV the former United captain described Rashford's effort as a "... brilliant, brilliant goal.



"What a finish. He is back to his best. It was a lovely play, nice and simple. Does it matter about the opposition?



Of course it does, because they’re getting opportunities, but that was the goal of the night. A lovely finish. Pure quality.” Marcus Rashford received criticism earlier this season as he struggled for form and fitness, but the young striker has been looking strong of late.The 22-year-old has hit nine goals in 10 matches for both England and United, including a neat finish from the edge of the box in the Three Lions' 4-0 win in Kosovo on Sunday.Roy Keane is a notoriously hard man to please, but working as a pundit for ITV the former United captain described Rashford's effort as a "... brilliant, brilliant goal."What a finish. He is back to his best. It was a lovely play, nice and simple. Does it matter about the opposition?Of course it does, because they’re getting opportunities, but that was the goal of the night. A lovely finish. Pure quality.” Good morning and welcome back to our LIVE match build-up for Sheffield United vs Manchester United. Next

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