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Image source, SNSKevin Holt insists Dundee United "aren't getting carried away" with their league position.
Jim Goodwin's promoted side are fourth in the Scottish Premiership and are just three points behind Aberdeen after Holt's late goal gave United the victory over Jimmy Thelin's side on Sunday.
"It is not the first time this year we have scored late on," the defender said.
"To pick up points and valuable points at that and it is great.
"You could feel a goal was coming and all the boys were desperate to get three points, we weren't settling for a point.
"I think you look at the league table and we doing really well at the minute. We are just taking it one game at a time, we have spoken about it all season just making sure that we are not getting too carried away.
"We are delighted for the fans to be getting the rewards that they deserve , they have turned out here in their numbers all season and we are really grateful for that.
"Obviously it is brilliant to see us where we are in the table but we just want to build on that every week."
We asked for your views on Dundee United's 1-0 win against Aberdeen.
Here's what some of you said:
Stephen: Simply superb, the scoreline is the only stat that doesn't show just how dominant United were. Aberdeen had a couple of chances but it felt like a matter of time until we scored. A complete reverse of the Pittodrie game. Jim Goodwin deserves the plaudits, he got the tactics and the team spot on, plus he has every single one of them bought in!
Eddie: Absolutely brilliant, what a way to win such a huge game! Deserved to win and no better feeling than beating Aberdeen. Kevin Holt has been fantastic and this was maybe his best game for us. Bring on the fun!
Duncan: Great season, so far. The team appear to be playing for each other and are working hard.
Andrew: Deserved win as we had the better chances through the game. Once again this team keep going until the final whistle. Poor defending from Aberdeen and super Holt scores. Great job team and Goodwin. Now onto Dens and the same result.
Kevin: United for me always looked the likelier to notch a winner but the whole time it's level the sucker punch can happen at any time. I thought defensively we were superb and if not for Holt notching that fabulous late winner, it would have been one of the best 0-0 draws I have seen and a fabulous advert for the Scottish game.
Calum: I was at Tannadice and thought we definitely just edged it as the better team. Aberdeen played well in periods but we created the clearer chances. This team has an incredible spirit about it and huge credit to Goodwin for fostering that. A derby win next week would incredible.
Image source, SNSAberdeen have lost their last three games in the Premiership, their last longer losing streak was from 24 February 2024 to 13 March 2024, a run of four games.
Dundee United are undefeated in their last three games in the Premiership, their last longer unbeaten streak was from 3 November 2024 to 7 December 2024, a run of five games.
Aberdeen have conceded nine goals in the last 15 minutes of the second half, only Hibernian (13) and Ross County (12) have conceded more in the Premiership this season.
Dundee United have kept a clean sheet in seven of their 19 games, only Rangers (10) and Celtic (15) have done this more often in the Premiership this season.
Highlights: Dundee Utd 1-0 Aberdeen
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Dundee United fans, were you at Tannadice to see your side's Premiership win against Aberdeen or were you following along from home? Either way, we want your thoughts on the game.
Image source, SNSDundee United's Glenn Middleton was superb in the win over Aberdeen.
The diminutive wide man had the joint-most shots of any United player the most touches in Aberdeen's box and only Will Ferry created more chances for the Tangerines.
George O'Neill
BBC Sport Scotland
Image source, SNSDundee United came into the game having lost just one of their last eight, including draws against each of the Old Firm. Buoyed by a packed Tannadice, they started brightly.
Glenn Middleton was bright throughout, with his quick feet and direct running posing plenty of problems down the right.
Out of possession, United's forward players kept the Aberdeen defence honest with their pressing, and the hosts thought they would have the chance to go in front from the spot when Aberdeen right-back Nicky Devlin was penalised for handball.
However, a VAR intervention sent referee John Beaton to the pitchside monitor and he reversed his original decision.
United continued to look the more likely scorers after the break. Kevin Holt saw an audacious effort go just over from inside his own half; Sam Dalby's flicked header was wonderfully saved by Dimitar Mitov; and Ross Docherty had a shot whistle over the top.
United have made a habit of scoring late in games this season. They now have 13 goals in the last 15 minutes of matches, more than any other team in the division.
As the season progresses, United's lofty league position becomes ever more impressive. Goodwin is doing a wonderful job, and if their current form continues into the new year, a top-six finish looks nailed on.
Image source, SNSDundee United manager Jim Goodwin: "We're delighted with the end result. Two teams having a right go at it, a great atmosphere generated by both sets of fans.
"We carried a real threat all afternoon. I think we had the better opportunities, Mitov made one or two fantastic saves.
"We kept going. We could have easily been satisfied with a point but that wasn't the case. We send all the big boys up - a great throw-in from Will Ferry and unbelievable desire from Kevin Holt.
"Over the balance of play I think we deserved to win the game. The players managed the game brilliantly; defensively outstanding again. It's probably the best feeling in football when you get that last-minute winner.
"As a group of staff and players will remain level-headed. The target is still to accumulate enough points to ensure we are a Premiership club next season. It's been a great first half to the season. If we can follow that up it would be terrific, but we can't become complacent."
Image source, SNSDundee United are without the suspended Declan Gallagher after the centre-half was sent off late on against St Johnstone.
Louis Moult and Craig Sibbald remain out.
Aberdeen will be without long-term absentees Vicente Besuijen, Jack Milne and Pape Habib Gueye.
Image source, SNSDundee United have lost each of their last three league meetings with Aberdeen, this after only losing one of their previous seven against the Dons beforehand (W3 D3).
Aberdeen are winless in their last eight league meetings away from home with newly promoted opposition (D3 L5) since winning 3-1 at Ross County in November 2019 under Derek McInnes.
Excluding years in which they were relegated, Dundee United have lost their final top-flight match of a calendar year in six of their last seven attempts, although did win the most recent 3-0 against Ross County in 2022.
Aberdeen have lost their final league match of both of the last calendar years, as many as their previous 19 beforehand (W10 D7).
Dundee United's Jim Goodwin has won just two of his last 10 league meetings against former side Aberdeen (D3 L5), losing both against the Dons since leaving the club.
Sportscene pundits Scott Allan and Steven Naismith analyse Dundee United' 2-1 win against St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership.
Image source, SNSGlenn Middleton (left) scored his first goal of the season
Dundee United winger Glenn Middleton says ending his goal drought in the Boxing Day victory away to St Johnstone was "probably right up there" among the best moments of his career.
The 24-year-old's first goal since April started United's second-half comeback before Sam Dalby headed home to secure a 2-1 win that sent Jim Goodwin's side back up to fourth in the Scottish Premiership.
Middleton admitted he "scraped my knees" after sprinting up to the travelling fans at the other end of McDiarmid Park before he "chucked a wee knee slide in there".
"It was probably that bit more special because it's been a little bit of a wait," he explained to DUTV. "It was a brilliant feeling when it went in."
Middleton had also faced a bit of stick from Goodwin about his lack of goals.
"I'm sure the manager said it as well, he was getting on at me the other day, in a good way of course, that it was about time I scored," he added.
"I knew it was, but it's just been how it's gone at times. I feel I have still been contributing in games.
"Winning away is such a good feeling, it's such a good morale boost for everyone as well."
We asked for your thoughts on Dundee United's 2-1 Boxing Day win against St Johnstone.
Here's what some of you said:
Kieran: We got the Christmas present all United fans were wishing for. A thoroughly deserved three points and back into fourth. With two massive games coming up against Aberdeen and Dundee, and with players starting to come back from injury. Dare we start dreaming of European football next season?
John: While Jack Walton, Sam Dalby, the defence and the incredibly hardworking midfield get plaudits, we have to acknowledge Jim Goodwin and his coaches for the cohesion and team spirit. Great stuff, again. Now get the cheque book out and get these guys signed up ready for Europe next year.
Ross: I thought in the first half we were excellent in build-up with no end product. Second half we were brilliant and fully deserved the three points. Great atmosphere from the fans. Good win going into an important run of games!
Jamie: I hold my hands up, Glenn Middleton has turned things around in tangerine. I was very vocal about his performances in the Championship, where he looked disinterested and out of shape. But boy has he proved me wrong so far this season. All our best work goes through him and his goal was a moment of magic after Saints snatched the lead undeservedly.
Ross: United were ahead in every department except goals at half-time. Only to easily sweep aside the Saints in the second half. The Declan Gallagher red was the only blemish on a classy showing. Three points on Sunday against the Dons will end any talk of a relegation dogfight - quite the opposite in fact. The top six, nay Europe, might now be a distinct possibility.
Watch highlights of Dundee United's 2-1 win at St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership.
Image source, SNSSamuel Dalby has scored nine goals in the Scottish Premiership this season (one in this game), more than any other Dundee United player.
Benjamin Kimpioka has assisted two goals in the Premiership this season (one in this game), no St Johnstone player has more.
Vicko Ševelj has assisted three goals in the Premiership this season (one in this game), no Dundee United player has more.
United won after conceding the opening goal in the Premiership for the first time since 15 April 2023 against Motherwell (10 games without a win).
Saints have lost their past three games in the Premiership, their last joint longest losing streak was from 30 October 2024 to 9 November 2024.
Dundee United won after trailing at half-time in the Premiership for the first time since 15 April 2023 against Motherwell (five games without a win after trailing at half time).
St Johnstone have lost 13 points from winning positions in the Premiership this season, only Hibernian (16) have lost more.
United have won eight points from losing positions in the Premiership this season, only Dundee (nine) and Kilmarnock (12) have recovered more.
Image source, SNSDundee United manager Jim Goodwin: "I thought we were really unfortunate to go in behind at half-time. I thought we were the better team throughout the game.
"We had to press aggressively at the top end of the pitch and force them into errors. I thought the work rate of the front three was excellent.
"There weren't many chances until the goal. But it was great character from the group. A lot of teams would feel sorry for themselves but my players again showed their grit and determination.
"We're delighted with the position in the table. Aberdeen had a brilliant start and opened up a asignificant gap but slowly but surely the teams below have been chipping away.
We've got the opportunity to close it further in a few days time. We did well defensively at Pittodrie last time out, and we have to have that similar defensive shape on Sunday but we need a bit offensively.
"If we can get a similar level of performance to what we showed here then we're capable of winning that one as well."
Dundee United's impressive return to the Scottish Premiership continued as they came from behind to beat St Johnstone and move to within six points of third-place Aberdeen before the sides meet on Sunday.
Martin Dowden
BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter
Image source, SNSThe table makes fabulous reading for United.
Just short of halfway through the campaign, they are now up to fourth place and only six points adrift of an Aberdeen side who were out of sight early this season.
Most assumed the Dons would comfortably have third place secured given where they were but, with the sides facing each other at Tannadice on Sunday, everything seems up for grabs and United are very much on the march.
They have shown a number of qualities since their Premiership return and required many of them here after falling behind. Their response was emphatic and the travelling support loved it.
Jim Goodwin spoke of trying to provide service from wide areas to Sam Dalby and the one time it happened, he did the rest with a convincing header. He is proving to be a great addition in a squad that is delivering.
One defeat in eight league games is a very strong outcome with the only blemish Gallagher's late ordering off, which means he will miss the next two games.
Image source, SNSGlenn Middleton sparked the comeback with his well-taken shot from distance getting United level. He has been bright in recent weeks and deservedly grabbed his first goal of the campaign. Vicko Sevelj was also a standout.
Image source, SNSSt Johnstone have Lewis Neilson, Kyle Cameron and Nicky Clark back in their squad.
Barry Douglas (calf) is still out along with long-term absentees Uche Ikpeazu (knee), Cammy MacPherson (hip) and Sam McClelland (Achilles).
Dundee United are again without Louis Moult (shoulder) and Craig Sibbald (groin).
