Dundee United dominated Aberdeen in a thrilling 2-0 win at Dens Park, with Joe Westley and Joe Bevan scoring crucial goals. The Dark Blues continued their recent dominance against the Dons, with this being their third win on the bounce against their North-east rivals.
What happened?
Dundee United proved they were more than Average Joes as they sunk Aberdeen at Dens Park. Joe Westley and Joe Bevan got the goals to fire them to their first Premiership win of the season. Dundee continued their recent dominance against the Dons.
Why it matters for Dundee United
This win ensures that Dundee United get that early win on the board, after being unlucky to lose their opener against Celtic. Steven Pressley's side had been unlucky to lose their opener against Celtic but ensured they got that early win on the board.
What comes next?
The Dons will get a shot at redemption next week when Dundee travel to Pittodrie in the Premier Sports Cup. They will have to play a lot better to win that one. The Dark Blues were by far the better team in the first half. The only disappointment for Steven Pressley was that his team only went in 1-0 up. Bevan up the right looked unplayable. His pace gave Nesta Guinness-Walker a major headache at left-back.
Key stats
Dundee United are currently 9th in the Premiership, with 33 points from 33 games. They have scored 34 goals and conceded 53, with a goal difference of -19. They are 37 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian.
League standing
Dundee United are currently 9th in the Premiership, with 33 points from 33 games. They have scored 34 goals and conceded 53, with a goal difference of -19. They are 37 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian.
Goals this season
Dundee United have scored 34 goals and conceded 53, with a goal difference of -19.
Title race
Dundee United are 37 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian in the Premiership.
