Dundee United boss McNamara focused on Scottish Cup final

Jackie McNamara revealed he picked his Dundee United side to face Celtic with the Scottish Cup final in mind.

The Tangerines, who lost 3-1 against the champions, return to Celtic Park on Saturday to take on St Johnstone in the Scottish game's showpiece.

Nadir Ciftci, Andrew Robertson, Stuart Armstrong and Gary Mackay-Steven started Sunday's match on the bench.

"The focus is on next week, but I thought it was a professional performance," said the United manager.

"I am not too disappointed. I thought we passed it well and were well organised.

"We left a few of the more forward players on the bench.

"You have seen the craft of Mackay-Steven and Armstrong when they came on."