Arbroath 0-3 Dundee United: Visitors maintain pressure on Raith Rovers

Glenn Middleton scored in between Louis Moult's double as Dundee United earned a confrident win

Dundee United maintained pressure on Scottish Championship leaders Raith Rovers by easing Arbroath aside at Gayfield Park.

Louis Moult's first goal in nine games broke the deadlock seven minutes before half-time, as the striker calmly converted Tony Watt's cut-back.

Glenn Middleton added another from Kevin Holt's long ball, before Moult completed his brace in five second-half minutes.

Jim Goodwin's side remain three points behind Raith with a game in hand, while Arbroath stay clear of bottom club Queen's Park by the same margin.