Dundee United rang the changes with top scorer Sam Dalby on the bench and that seemed the result of players feeling the effects of a challenging schedule. They knew they would concede a lot of possession, but struggled to hold the ball at all in the first half.

The game takes place at Celtic Park in Glasgow. The game kicks off at 7.45 pm. The game has not been selected for live TV coverage. Viewers outside the UK and Ireland can stream the game on Celtic TV. However, the game is available as a pay-per-view purchase through Celtic here.

Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin: "The players definitely weren't at 100% in terms of energy levels so the game plan had to be about conserving energy.

Following a 3-0 win over St Mirren to kick off the year at Paradise, the Bhoys are already back in action tonight (Jan 8) as they take on Dundee United from 7:45pm. Here’s everything you need to