With every passing week, the wait goes on for a Sheffield United win.
They are one of only two sides in English football yet to taste victory in any competition this season. Cheltenham Town in League One are the other.
With 15 minutes remaining at Craven Cottage, the Blades were level before Tom Cairney's bizarre strike and Willian's stoppage-time goal sent Paul Heckingbottom's side to a seventh defeat in eight.
Heckingbottom however called on his side to 'enjoy' the challenge, emphasising how they had fought to reach the Premier League.