Celtic held by Dundee United in Scottish Premiership draw

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 29 Oct, 04:39 · Archive

Celtic drew 2-2 with Dundee United at home, missing the chance to go six points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership.

Celtic drew 2-2 with Dundee United at Celtic Park, missing the opportunity to go six points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Camilo Duran gave the hosts an early lead with a well-worked move, but Dundee United scored twice in quick succession before half-time through Zachary Sapsford and Neil Farrugia to take the lead. Liam Scales equalised for Celtic after the interval with a header from Jota's inswinging cross.

Manager Martin O'Neill acknowledged his side's defensive problems after the match. 'I think sometimes the lack of control comes from losing possession quite easily,' he said. 'Because we are essentially at Celtic Park controlling the game. So, we've pressed a lot of players forward, a centre half is moving into midfield and beyond. Next thing you know, if it breaks down, there is danger.' Celtic have now kept just one clean sheet in their last eight games.

With Rangers drawing at Hearts, Celtic remain four points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership. O'Neill claimed he was not too disappointed with the outcome given his side's failure to increase their advantage over their rivals.

Celtic held by Dundee United in Scottish Premiership draw — Image: Daily Mail Sport

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Celtic need to seize greater control in games, says Martin O'Neill after dropping points to Dundee United at homeMartin O'Neill warned his players that they have to exert more control over games after they dropped two points at home to Dundee United.Daily Mail Sport · 28 Oct, 23:18
Celtic 2 Dundee United 2: Scales rescues point but defensive flaws haunt O'Neill againOn the night that Celtic stuck four goals past Dundee United at Tannadice in the League Cup in mid-August, the devil lay in the details.Daily Mail Sport · 28 Oct, 22:13
Celtic miss chance to go six points clear at top in Dundee United drawCeltic lost the opportunity to go six points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership as they drew 2-2 with Dundee United.Sky Sports · 28 Oct, 21:35

In this story: Celtic · Dundee United · Martin O'Neill · Camilo Duran · Zachary Sapsford · Neil Farrugia · Liam Scales · Scottish Premiership

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