Celtic start with narrow win over Dundee as Nygren strikes after the break | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Celtic beat Dundee 1-0 at Celtic Park. Benjamin Nygren settled it in the 52nd minute with a close-range header from Kieran Tierney's cross for the Bhoys. Viljami Sinisalo preserved the lead with a sharp save from Joe Bevan (54.), the decisive stop in a tighter second half. The Hoops controlled long spells, posting 65.5% possession and 18 attempts to Dundee's 11. The Bhoys rise from seventh to fifth and visit Kilmarnock next in the league, while Dundee host Aberdeen in their next Premiership game.

Player of the Match: Tierney drove the hosts down the left, supplying four key passes and the pinpoint cross that created Nygren's winner.

Stat of the Match: Cameron Carter-Vickers made 12 clearances and won eight aerial duels, a commanding display at the heart of the defence.

Three Things We Learned: Kasper Hoegh had four attempts and one big chance missed, showing the hosts could have added a cushion. Sinisalo finished with three saves, including a key stop soon after the breakthrough. Dundee completed 72.9% of passes and produced three shots on target, but lacked the finish to level.