Billy Dodds
Former Dundee United striker on Sportsound

It is a different test for Aberdeen this week.

They went to Celtic Park last week, they were sitting and counter attacking to great effect. Suddenly, they have flipped it and they are in control.

They are finding it hard to find that final ball or pass to break United down.

Kheredine Idessane
BBC Scotland at Pittodrie

Just been handed the official attendance here at Pittodrie tonight: 19,274.

Great to see the old place packed out for today's clash with Dundee United.

Just like the early 80s, though in fairness, the vintage of both sides back then would be producing a higher calibre of fare than we've seen so far. Still waiting for this one to spark.

A game that truly has not lived up to the hype so far.

Four shots in total, all coming in the latter stage of the half.

Let's hope for an improved second 45.

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One minute added on.

The visitors threaten twice in quick succession.

Macedonian attacker Kristijan Trapanovski cuts inside from the right but his curling effort is blocked instantly.

A teasing cross follows from Emmanuel Adegboyega and is glanced wide by fellow defender Luca Stephenson.

It has been a good first 45 for Liverpool loanee Luca Stephenson.

The wing-back has done very well to keep Dons winger Topi Keskinen quiet with a number of perfectly-timed sliding tackles out wide.

Dundee United get their first corner quickly after their first shot.

They go for a training ground routine but David Babunski's eventual cross is very poor. What a waste.

United striker Sam Dalby loses his balance while heading goal-ward from a wide cross. His effort goes well over.

It may have went twenty yards over the bar but it is a shot for the visitors for the first time today.

Kheredine Idessane
BBC Scotland at Pittodrie

He ran Hibs - and Lewis Miller in particular - ragged at Tannadice last week, and Glenn Middleton has already shown in flashes that he may be the main threat for Dundee United here at Pittodrie.

Dons right-back Nicky Devlin recently made his Scotland debut - he will need his wits about him this evening, I fancy.

At last, an attempt on goal!

Aberdeen midfielder Ante Palaversa runs onto a loose ball and lashes it wide of Jack Walton's goal from range. Decent strike but just off target.

Ante Palaversa is the first name in referee Steven McLean's book after the Croatian midfielder blatantly tugged at Glenn Middleton's shirt as the winger raced forward.

Just as Billy said that on the wireless, Topi Keskinen raced forward and was dispossessed, allowing United to attempt a counter-attack which is cut out by the halfway line.

Story of the game so far.

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Billy Dodds
Former Dundee United striker on Sportsound

It has become scrappy.

Aberdeen are trying to pick away in an attempt to create, Dundee United then try to counter.

No chances as of yet.

Nearing half an hour gone at Pittodrie.

There has been zero shots, on or off target, from either team.

Kheredine Idessane
BBC Scotland at Pittodrie

We're still waiting for this one to properly spark into life. After the big build-up, it's gone a tad flat. Neither keeper has been tested as we pass the first quarter of the game.

Maybe it's a slow-burner.

A penalty check for a tackle from Dundee United defender Kevin Holt is carried out.

No spot kick awarded. Correct call, it appears.

Topi Keskinen has the chance to burst beyond a slightly disorganised Dundee United backline but is thwarted by a well-timed Emmanuel Adegboyega challenge.

Kheredine Idessane
BBC Scotland at Pittodrie

Glenn Middleton down the left and Kristijan Trapanovski on the other flank could be key for United tonight. There have been a couple of times already where both have hit Aberdeen on the break.

An incredible stat uttered from the radio commentary team there.

Jimmy Thelin has won 13 games out of 14 as Aberdeen boss since joining in the summer.

That is two more victories than Jim Goodwin managed in 35 matches while in the Pittodrie dugout.

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Declan Gallagher rises highest to head the ensuing cross behind for a corner kick.

A poor Dons set-piece follows and is cleared to safety by Glenn Middleton.