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After a goal-less first half, Alan Archibald gave the visitors the lead when he prodded past Rab Douglas. Sutton wanted a penalty after 24 minutes, claiming he was shoved in the back by Archibald, but referee Ian Fyfe saw nothing amiss.
Stan Varga missed the best chance of the game so far after 52 minutes when he headed wide from only a few yards out following Sutton's knock-down. But United took a shock lead when Barry Robson swung a free kick into the box and Archibald prodded the ball past Douglas. Varga almost claimed an immediate equaliser, but his header from point-blank range was straight at Gallacher. The United stopper then kept a low drive from Petrov out as Celtic attempted to step up the pressure.
Maloney's shot was deflected over before Stuart Duff cleared Larsson's effort off the line. Gallacher then brilliantly saved Sutton's attempt before Larsson failed to hit the target from close range.
But the pressure told in the 82nd minute when Maloney arrived at the perfect time to side-foot Sutton's cross home.
The drama continued just a minute later when Celtic were awarded a penalty following Duff's challenge on Petrov and Sutton sent Gallacher the wrong way.
Former Huns striker Dodds was sent off in the dying seconds for a second bookable offence.

Trivia

A record breaking 23rd successive league victory.
Future Celts Mark Wilson and Barry Robson both lined up for United.
Ian Fyfe's first appearance as at Celtic Park as a referee.

Teams

Celtic:-
Douglas, Varga, Balde, McNamara, Agathe, Lennon, Petrov (Lambert 83), Pearson (Maloney 67), Thompson, Larsson, Sutton.

Subs not used:- Marshall, Sylla, Valgaeren.

Goals:- Maloney 82, Sutton pen 83.

Booked:- Petrov.



Dundee Utd:-
Gallacher, Wilson, McCracken, Archibald, Duff, Kerr, Miller, McInnes, Robson, Dodds, McIntyre.

Subs:- Jarvie, James Paterson, Samuel, Easton, Scotland.

Goal:- Archibald 60

Booked:- Doods

Sent Off:- Dodds

Referee:- I Fyfe

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