Dundee currently hold the final Europa league spot, but they could still lose it to Aberdeen if they lose to Rangers and Aberdeen beat Hibs. United currently have 53 points from 37 games, and would have secured their spot in Europe last week with a favourable result against Hearts. Unfortunately, Craig Levein’s men lost 3-0.
Early strikes from Lee Wallace and Bruno Aguiar put Hearts 2-0 ahead, and Eggert Jonsson added a third from the spot in the second half to condemn Dundee United to their 10th loss of the season. Warren Feeney is still unavailable, but Francisco Sandaza is expected to recover from his hamstring problem.
Rangers currently lead Celtic by two points at the top of the table, but the trip to Tannadice is one they’d rather not make, given their away form against United in recent years. Walter Smith’s men have not won at Tannadice in nearly three years now, and with United also looking for a spot in Europe, Rangers will have their work cut out.
Rangers beat Aberdeen 2-1 last week in a game that marked Barry Ferguson’s first start since Boozegate. An own goal from Richard Foster and a Kyle Lafferty header was enough for Rangers to win. Gers also had Majid Bougherra sent off, but the SFA has rescinded the card, and the Algerian is free to play against Dundee United.
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