Celtic Player Ratings: Standout Lands a Nine in Dundee United Rout
Celtic's 4-0 hammering of Dundee United has seen Benjamin Nygren land a nine in the player ratings, with the Super Swede's corner picking out Auston Trusty for the first goal. The Hoops handed the Tangerines back-to-back 4-0 hammerings as they laid down another marker ahead of Wednesday's Champions League play-off.
What Happened?
Celtic's ruthless display in Tayside saw them book their place in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals, with the Hoops handing Dundee United back-to-back 4-0 hammerings. The Tangerines will be wondering how they never found the net as Celts were let off the hook.
Why it Matters for Celtic
The win has seen Celtic tighten their grip on the title race, with the Hoops now just three points behind leaders Heart of Midlothian. The win has also seen Celtic's rearguard tighten up, with Cameron Carter-Vickers copping Celtic's only booking of the night.
What Comes Next?
Celtic will be looking to build on their momentum as they take on LASK in the Champions League play-off on Wednesday. The Hoops will be hoping to continue their winning form, with Celtic currently on a 5-game winning run.
Player Ratings
Viljami Sinisalo - 7 Colby Donovan - 7 Cameron Carter-Vickers - 7 Auston Trusty - 7 Liam Scales - 7 Callum McGregor - 7 Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - 7 Benjamin Nygren - 9
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 3rd in Premiership, 67 pts, 21W-4D-8L from 33 games, recent form WWWWW. Goals this season: 59 scored, 35 conceded (+24 goal difference). Title race: 3 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian. Last result: Celtic 3-1 Heart Of Midlothian (2026-05-16). Recent form (last 5): 5W-0D-0L (WWWWW, most recent first); on a 5-game winning run. Currently sidelined: Jota.
