Do Dundee United have Scotland's best midfield three?

What the report says

Dundee United’s 2-2 draw away to reigning Scottish Premiership champions Celtic has prompted debate over whether Jim Goodwin’s side now have the league’s strongest midfield trio. The BBC Sport Football report says the discussion centred on Zidane Iqbal, Lyall Cameron and Dylan Tait, who helped United control much of the first half at Celtic Park before the hosts improved after the break.

The point kept Dundee United unbeaten in six matches and showed they can compete with the title favourites on their own ground. United led at times through their organised, possession-based approach, but Celtic’s half-time changes, including the introduction of Jota and Haissem Hassan, shifted momentum. Even so, United held on for a share of the points after Liam Scales equalised for Celtic.

The article highlights strong praise for the midfield from BBC pundits and former players, who described the trio as composed, brave on the ball and hard to unsettle. Iqbal, a former Manchester United youth player now at the centre of United’s build-up play, was singled out for keeping possession and setting the tempo. Goodwin said his team showed character and that the result reflected a positive run of form.

The draw left United fifth in the table, but the performance suggested they are becoming a more stable and competitive side. More broadly, it underlined how a club outside the traditional power balance can challenge the league leaders through organisation, confidence and a clear tactical plan.