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Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

Celtic on the break this time and Callum McGregor's cross-come-shot misses the toe of team-mate Odsonne Edouard and the far post.

United are living dangerously but surviving the pressure by the skin of their teeth so far.

Celtic are playing five-a-side football inside the United penalty box and only a couple of last-ditch toe-poked challenges deny the visitors a clear sight at goal.

Odsonne Edouard eventually finds some space, but the striker's drive is straight at goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist.

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Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound

It looks like Celtic have got the message that judging from the way they have started this game.

However, just in case they haven't, some presumably Rangers fans are flying over Tannadice Park to remind them that their city rivals are a point away from their 55th Scottish title.

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It's David Turnbull's turn to try from distance, but the Celtic midfielder's effort is comfortably saved by Benjamin Siegrist low to his right.

Another Ian Harkes effort, but this time his low drive from just outside the penalty box takes a deflection that allows Celtic goalkeeper Scott Bain to make a simple save.

Chances at both ends in quick succession.

United midfielder Ian Harkes catches a drive superbly, but it is straight at goalkeeper Scott Bain.

However, Celtic race up the other end and Benjamin Siegrist has to tip a powerful Odsonne Edouard effort over the crossbar.

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Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

Diego Laxalt has a sight at goal this time and the on-loan AC Milan left-back's volley is beaten away by goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist.

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Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound

Another chance for Celtic, but on-loan Everton right-back Jonjoe Kenny squirms his low drive wide of the far post.

An intervention by Ryan Edwards at the front post is required to thwart the danger of a low Ryan Christie cross as United continue to feel the pressure.

From the resulting corner, Scott Brown rises above his marker, but the Celtic captain heads well over.

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Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

Celtic have United pinned back deep in their own half in the opening minutes.

The first sight at goal falls to Mohamed Elyounoussi, but the on-loan Southampton winger's header is weak and straight at goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist.

Celtic get the game under way looking to deny city rivals the title with a win, United out to improve their top-six chances.

The anticipation is almost over. Who will be celebrating at the end of the 90 minutes - Rangers and United, or Celtic?

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Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

Speaking to BBC Radio Scotland, Dundee Utd manager Micky Mellon says: "It's a game that we're looking forward to, we have to prove ourselves and show what we can do.

"Everyone has that barrier against the old firm, one of them hasn't been beaten yet this season, so it would be nice to overcome that. But we want to attack the game and go out and ask Celtic some questions

"They are second in the league and they're there for a reason, we've got to be good in every department today but the players are ready."

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