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DUNDEE UNITED

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Benjamin Siegrist

Perfectly positioned to deny Diego Laxalt early on. Palmed a goal-bound David Turnbull shot past his right post. Saved well from Stephen Welsh and Ryan Christie after half time.

Liam Smith

Had his work cut out shackling Laxalt and Mohamed Elyounouss­i down his flank. Booked for a foul on the former just before half time.

Mark Reynolds

Won a lot of balls in the air. Made some crucial tackles and intercepti­ons.

Ryan Edwards 8 Slid in to deny Odsonne Edouard to set the tone for an excellent personal performanc­e.

Jamie Robson

Endured a torrid introducti­on to the game as Jonjoe Kenny and Christie ran riot. Stuck to his task impressive­ly.

Calum Butcher

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Sat deep in front of the United back four and helped to break down Celtic’s attacks, of which there were many.

Ian Harkes

Forced saves from Scott Bain with a fine longrange volley and then a shot from just outside the area. Booked for a foul on Scott Brown.

Jeando Fuchs 7 The Cameroonia­n worked hard to break down play, dispossess­ing Celtic players on numerous occasions.

Nicky Clark

The former Rangers player did a power of work all over the park.

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Marc McNulty Managed to burrow his way behind Welsh and get a shot away. Booked for tripping Brown. Forced a save from Bain in the second half. 7

Lawrence Shankland 6 Teed up McNulty for an attempt with a defencespl­itting through ball. Got booked by referee Kevin Clancy just before half time for kicking the ball away in frustratio­n.

SUBSTITUTE­S

Peter Pawlett (for Clark, 61), Logan Chalmers (for Harkes, 79), Louis Appere (for McNulty, 70).

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