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with team-mate Liam Smith. Unable to build any momentum, he ended up with three goals from 20 starts.

KEVIN MCDONALD 4

The fact Kevin McDonald, who underwent a kidney transplant in April 2021, was even able to play Premiership football this season is truly astonishing.

He penned a short-term deal in January after spells training with St Johnstone and Dundee, but took time to find match sharpness.

McDonald’s appearances were limited to 11 outings, but there were a few glimpses of the class that saw him turn out for Fulham, Burnley and Scotland during a fine career.

TREVOR CARSON 4

Carson’s impact was exceptionally limited but solid. Brought in last August to compete with Benjamin Siegrist for the No 1 spot, Carson played five times for United and kept clean-sheets against St Johnstone and St Mirren. However, he joined Morecambe on loan in January for family reasons and, despite having a year to run on his contract with United, is expected to depart for St Mirren in the coming weeks.

MATHEW CUDJOE 3

The Ghana under-20 internationalist and former Bayern Munich trialist only played two games for United this term but showed enough flair, bravery and attacking impetus to intrigue the Arabs. There will be genuine excitement regarding how he progresses next season.

CARLJOHAN ERIKSSON 2

Eriksson is yet to kick a ball for United so this rating is, if anything, generous. Nevertheless, one can only take Courts’ word that the Finland cap has performed well in bounce games, pushes his fellow goalkeepers in training and is acclimatising to life in Scotland.

The winter arrival from Mjallby could yet be a success, particularly given the departure of Siegrist.

TIM AKINOLA 1

A January loan signing, Akinola was hooked after 45 minutes against St Johnstone in February in his sole outing.

Returned to Arsenal after suffering an ankle injury.

MAX BIAMOU 1

The towering Frenchman joined in October, with a view to providing a “Plan B” and depth following McNulty’s hamstring injury.

However, Biamou was plagued by fitness woes and made three appearances, totalling 55 minutes – and not a minute at Tannadice.

make it 1-1 against Celtic at Tannadice.