More changes as Mehdi Merghem comes off the United bench and Haissem Hassan is on for his Celtic debut.

Jesse Randall and Sebastian Tounekti are men making way.

Just on the park, Yoro gets a yellow card for a late challenge before Celtic follow suit with three changes.

Forrest, McCowan and Murray are on, replacing Hogh, Nygren and Trusty.

A triple change for deflated Dundee United, with Metsoko, Yoro and Bennie on for Eskesen, Sapsford and Rose.

Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Radio Scotland

He's at it again.

He caught that absolutely beautifully. He is so hungry for goals.

Celtic fans get a first look at Mika Baur as the newly-signed German midfielder takes over from Alex Oxlaide-Chamberlain.

United have done it again!

A header from Bert Esselink rattles against the crossbar.

They have found the woodwork with four efforts now.

Mark Reynolds
Former Dundee United defender on BBC Radio Scotland

It's a great finish, I feel sorry for United.

They have come out on the front foot, and Celtic get their foot on the ball and are up the park in two passes, and the game is now pretty much beyond them.

Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Radio Scotland

He shifts it and catches the goalkeeper on the move as he strikes it.

It all starts with Celtic building from the back and taking risks.

Another attempt from Zac Sapsford as the hosts keep up their ferocious pressing. This one is blocked well by Colby Donovan.

Mark Reynolds
Former Dundee United defender on BBC Radio Scotland

It's great play from Dundee United.

They've come out like a team with nothing to lose, and they're causing problems.

They are doing everything they can to try and get back into the game.

United hit the frame of the goal for a third time as a rocket from Zac Sapsford cannons against the crossbar.

The rising shot from the edge of the box absolutely whizzed past the outstretched hand of goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo.

Sebastian Tounekti has been impressive for Celtic today, making the most of his start.

He makes room for himself with a lovely dummy then races deep into United territory, but his cross is wayward.

Here we go for the second half.

No changes in personnel.

Mark Reynolds
Former Dundee United defender on BBC Radio Scotland

Dundee United need to be a bit quicker in realising where the danger is.

They will know how dangerous Kasper Hogh is, they will be worried about him, but when you focus on one player, you can leave overloads elsewhere.

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Former Scotland midfielders Scott Brown and Michael Stewart are reviewing the goals on Premier Sports.

Both are critical of Zac Sapsford's marking job on Auston Trusty for the first.

The United striker just switches off as the Celtic defender makes his move to the front post.

United have not been beaten at home since January.

Manager Jim Goodwin is going to have to come up with something special to keep that run intact.

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