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Celtic drew 2-2 with Dundee Utd and missed the chance to go six points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Camilo Duran gave them the lead in the 18th minute, but Dundee United hit back through Zachary Sapsford in the 28th minute and Neil Farrugia in the 31st before Liam Scales headed the equaliser in the 65th minute.

Celtic's defensive problems again

The pattern is hard to miss. Celtic have now conceded 8 league goals in 11 matches, yet they still let a game slip from their grasp after getting in front. Celtic remain top on 28 points from 11 games, but this was another afternoon where they needed a comeback rather than a calmer spell of control.

John McGarry's view was blunt after the game, writing: "That's exactly what happened here." He also pointed out that the hosts were forced into another recovery job when the game changed in three minutes.

Dundee United made the draw count

Dundee Utd did not arrive in Glasgow as easy opponents. They came in unbeaten in five league matches with three wins in that run, and their response after Duran's opener showed why they have been a tricky side to handle.

McGarry wrote that they "defended manfully at the end when they had to and will feel the point they earned was richly deserved." That fits the game, because Jack Walton also had to make a point-blank save from Mika Baur in the 71st minute before Celtic could find any late pressure.

Scales was Celtic's best outlet from the back. He has 2 league goals this season, and his 7.39 Premiership rating reflects how often he has mattered at both ends. Jota was another part of the home attack, but the bigger story was that the side still left itself too much to do.

Martin O'Neill's side stay top, but the next few league games now carry more weight after a point dropped at Celtic vs Dundee Utd.

FAQ

Why did Celtic drop points against Dundee United?

Celtic twice fell behind after conceding in the 28th and 31st minutes, and needed Liam Scales to head in a 65th-minute equaliser. They led through Camilo Duran in the 18th minute, but Dundee United turned it around quickly and then held on for a 2-2 draw.

How did Liam Scales influence Celtic vs Dundee United?

Liam Scales scored Celtic's equaliser in the 65th minute and remains one of their stronger league performers. He has 2 Premiership goals this season and a 7.39 league rating.

Can Dundee United's draw at Celtic be seen as deserved?

Yes. Dundee United were unbeaten in five league matches with three wins in that run before the game, and they scored twice in three minutes to take control. John McGarry also wrote that they defended manfully at the end and that the point they earned was richly deserved.

Written by Sam Whitfield with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 3 outlets. How we work →