What TV channel is Dundee United vs Celtic? Live stream, ref, VAR and team news for Tannadice clash
After all the drama of the Premier Sports Cup final, it's back to league business for Celtic in the City of Discovery,
With their first silverware of the season in the bag, Brendan Rodgers takes his side to Tannadice to face Dundee United for the first time as Hoops boss. And a tough challenge awaits in the shape of Jim Goodwin's side, who know that victory would see them leapfrog Motherwell and spend Christmas Day inside the top four in the Premiership table following a superb first season back in the top flight. European football for the Arabs will now be the aim, and becoming the first side to defeat Celtic domestically this season would be a major step towards that goal.
Celtic meanwhile come into the game on the back of a dramatic penalty shootout success against Rangers seven days ago, and will be keen to end another glittering year on a high note. Their away form has been flawless so far this season, with eight wins from eight, 23 goals scored and only two conceded - and memories of a 9-0 win at Tannadice under Ange Postecoglou's management are unlikely to be forgotten any time soon. A closer game will be in store this time, but with the firepower of the likes of Nicolas Kuhn, Daizen Maeda and Kyogo, United know that they are facing a side who can destroy anyone on their day.
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A bumper crowd is expected in Tayside for the final league fixture before Christmas and here, Record Sport has everything you need to know ahead of the showdown.
When is Dundee United vs Celtic?
Dundee United welcome Celtic to Tannadice on Sunday December 22. Kick-off is at 12noon.
Is Dundee United vs Celtic on TV?
Yes, it is. The Premiership clash will be beamed live on Sky Sports' Main Event and Football channels from 11am. If you don't have a subscription you can sign up HERE. Fans are also able to sign up to NOW TV. A special six-month saver membership is available for £26 per month or you can pay £34.99 per month without being locked in and cancel anytime. Alternatively, a day pass can be purchased for £14.99.
Can I live stream Dundee United vs Celtic?
Yes, Sky Sports customers can stream the game live to their devices via the Sky Go app. Those with NOW TV can do similar via the NOW TV app. RedTV and Celtic TV's international subscribers can also watch the match live.
Where else can I follow Dundee United vs Celtic?
You can keep up with all the action right here on dailyrecord.co.uk! Record Sport will be running a live blog with all the pre-match build-up and team news, and every kick of the ball once the clash gets underway. After the game, we'll have all the reaction from managers and players, as well as player ratings, talking points and a whole lot more.
Referee and VAR
David Dickinson will be the man in the middle at Tannadice. He'll be assisted by Calum Spence and Gordon McCabe. Gavin Duncan will be on VAR duties alongside assistant Andrew McWilliam.
Team news
Dundee United XI: Walton, Strain, Holt, Sevelj, Ferry, Middleton, Stephenson, Fotheringham, Dalby, Thomson, Gallagher. Subs: Richards, Graham, Trapanovski, Bubunski, Odada, Adegboyega, Van der Sande, Docherty, Meshack.
Celtic XI: Schmeichel, Ralston, Welsh, Scales, Taylor, McGregor (c), McCowan, Hatate, Yang, Maeda, Kyogo. Subs: Sinisalo, Palma, Idah, Valle, Nawrocki, Engels, Bernardo, Bonnar, Donovan.
