Benjamin Nygren edges Celtic past Dundee for winning start to title defence
Celtic opened the 2026-27 Scottish Premiership season with a hard-fought 1-0 win at home against Dundee. Summer signing Benjamin Nygren provided the decisive goal, giving Celtic a winning start as they look to defend their league title. The result gives Brendan Rodgers' side an early three points, though the narrow margin suggests room for improvement. Dundee put up a resilient performance but ultimately fell short against the champions.
Read the full story at theguardian.comCeltic's title defence begins with a narrow but important win. Benjamin Nygren, a new signing, making the decisive contribution signals he could be a key attacking addition for the reigning champions. While three points is the priority, the slim scoreline against a side expected to finish lower in the table may raise questions about Celtic's attacking depth. For Dundee, the performance shows competitiveness but the lack of goals remains a concern.
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