Rangers look like they might just be turning the screw.

Midfielder John Lundstram has a strike from the edge of the box deflected behind.

The resulting corner is flicked on to the path of captain James Tavernier, who drills a half volley over the bar.

Hearts' on-loan Bristol City defender Taylor Moore meets a corner kick, but his header drifts wide of the post. On the balance of play, that is probably the game's best chance so far.

Meanwhile, Hearts are being forced into an early substitution with Stephen Kingsley limping off after an earlier knock and the left-back is replaced with Alex Cochrane.

United clear away a Rangers corner, but the hosts manage to work a shot on the second phase as Scott Arfield shuffles the ball to Glen Kamara on the edge of the box.

But the Finland midfielder's left-foot strike is weak and drags well wide. Frustration mounts for the home side.

Kevin van Veen bullies his way into the St Johnstone box and the number nine gets his first shot at goal this afternoon.

It's deflected wide for a Motherwell corner, which Saints manage to deal with.

County play their way into trouble and Stephane Omeonga's cross is cleared by Jake Vokins to the feet of Jack McMillan.

He tees up Nicky Devlin and the midfielder's side-footed effort from outside the box flashes just wide.

United are being brave in their play, constantly looking to punch passes through midfield.

Bit of frustration creeping in from the home fans as their league leaders haven't clicked into gear yet.

Still a long way to go, however.

There's not been a lot of chances in this one, but Hearts forward Ben Woodburn does get a sight of goal, although his lob is well over the bar.

Jack Fitzwater gets his head on an inswinging corner and it goes well over. It was only about six yards out for the Livingston centre-back.

First bit of work for Trevor Carson as James Tavernier gets through a challenge and stings the palms of the United goalkeeper from range.

Almost instantly after, Alfredo Morelos gets slipped in behind, but the striker drags his finish wide. The Colombian will be disappointed with that effort.

Thomas Courts can be immensely proud of the way his United side have started this match.

Remember, four teenagers are in the United starting line-up and so far they don't look out of place.

Rangers haven't really got going yet and tougher spells will likely come in the game, but it's been an encouraging start for the visitors against the Premiership leaders.

Tony Watt gets his first chance to run in behind the St Johnstone defence this afternoon but fails to keep the ball on the park as the striker tries to hit the by-line.

Promising signs for the forward, in the middle of speculation about his future after rejecting a new contract. so far against Saint's back three.

Just two half chances of note at Dens Park.

Midfielder Peter Haring blasts an early shot over the bar for Hearts and then Dundee winger Paul McMullan's cross is deflected over the bar.

Despite their depleted squad, the home side are coping well with Hearts so far.