Analysis: Gillingham 0-4 Sheffield United

Marissa Thomas, BBC Sport

Sheffield United recorded their most comprehensive victory of the season as they thrashed League Two Gillingham.

It was the first time the two sides had met in the FA Cup and United dominated proceedings.

William Osula scored his first senior goals for the club and could have had a hat-trick before half-time as the Blades took control of the contest. At just 20, the young Dane looked confident up front and the Gills were unable to contain him.

At 2-0, Gillingham captain Max Ehmer's header crashed against the post and they were duly punished soon after when James McAtee scored twice in the space of four minutes.

United may be more concerned with retaining their Premier League status this season but a morale-boosting win is not to be sniffed at as they look forward to finding out their next opponents in the fourth round of the FA Cup.