Goal threats under Friday night lights

TANNADICE awaits the biggest match of the season for Dundee United and Hibs tomorrow, with victory for either swinging momentum in the title race their way.

For the Tangerines, three points is almost essential if they are to chase down their Edinburgh opponents in the final stages of the Championship title battle.

With seven points between the two, the Hibees will no doubt be happy with a draw.

Ahead of the crunch contest, the Tele has a look at the threats posed by both teams before they head out under the Friday night lights.

UNITED Tony Andreu

Dundee United’s main man, the Frenchman has shown his class throughout the campaign, bagging 17 goals across all competitions in tangerine.

He netted the only goal of the game the last time Hibs were in town, notching from the spot with 73 minutes on the clock. Hibs will have their eye on him. Threat level: 9/10.

Scott Fraser

The United youth product has been a big player for Ray McKinnon this season with his strong running with the ball causing defences across the division problems.

More of a creator, Fraser has four league goals to his name this season but his ability with that left foot is undoubted.

Threat level: 8/10.

Simon Murray

The pacey striker has been in and out of the team lately and hasn’t scored since January 14 against Queen of the South but was instrumental in setting up the matchwinner the last time Hibs visited.

Shortly after his introduction from the bench, Murray got on his bike down the right of the pitch and in the end was toppled for the penalty kick which Andreu slotted home.

His pace causes problems and he’s always liable to come up with a goal.

Threat level: 7/10.

HIBS Jason Cummings

Hibernian’s main goal threat is in fine form at the moment with 11 goals in his last 14 appearances.

He has 19 overall this season and tormented the Tangerines in the 3-0 win at Easter Road at the start of the year.

Pacey, strong and with an eye for goal, Cummings is a serious threat for United’s defence.

Threat level: 9/10.

John McGinn

Not many Championship players make the national team manager take notice but McGinn has certainly done that.

It would be a surprise if he’s not in the next Scotland squad.

He, too, hit the net in the 3-0

John McGinn (left) and Jason Cummings were on the scoreboard for Hibs’ 3-0 victory over the Tangerines at Easter Road in January.