St Johnstone 1-2 Dundee United: Analysis

The table makes fabulous reading for United.

Just short of halfway through the campaign, they are now up to fourth place and only six points adrift of an Aberdeen side who were out of sight early this season.

Most assumed the Dons would comfortably have third place secured given where they were but, with the sides facing each other at Tannadice on Sunday, everything seems up for grabs and United are very much on the march.

They have shown a number of qualities since their Premiership return and required many of them here after falling behind. Their response was emphatic and the travelling support loved it.

Jim Goodwin spoke of trying to provide service from wide areas to Sam Dalby and the one time it happened, he did the rest with a convincing header. He is proving to be a great addition in a squad that is delivering.

One defeat in eight league games is a very strong outcome with the only blemish Gallagher's late ordering off, which means he will miss the next two games.