Dundee United 1-0 Aberdeen: Analysis

Aberdeen look a shadow of the side that started the season in such electric style.

This was the type of match they found a way to win in the early stages of Jimmy Thelin's tenure, but the confidence and grit of the autumn is nowhere to be seen.

They looked content with a draw here despite having good chances of their own, and it is a reflection of Rangers' woes that they remain in touch with the Ibrox side.

Although Kevin Holt's header was excellently guided into the net, he found space in a crowded penalty area far too easily and questions will be asked of an Aberdeen defence that has become increasingly porous during this winless run.

Midfielder Sivert Nilsen looks shattered having played for the vast majority of the calendar year and Kevin Nisbet has underwhelmed up front since arriving on loan from Millwall.

Thelin stressed throughout their unbeaten start that this was a long-term project, and you suspect his will look to strengthen in January in an attempt to halt this slide.