"For some, the real derby of the weekend is at Dens Park. It needs no introduction. If Sunday's edition is anything like the last Dundee derby - when the Dark Blues won at Tannadice in March for the first time since 2004 - we are in for a treat. Then guided by Tony Docherty, Dundee stunned their neighbours with an astounding first-half performance that had them three goals to the good."
"How new head coach Steven Pressley would love for that to be replicated at Dens this weekend. Despite an atrocious start to life in the dugout, former United defender Pressley appears to have steadied the ship with back-to-back draws at Ibrox and Rugby Park. A first home win for Pressley, particularly one against their neighbours, would provide "an enormous lift" and be something of a statement, given many predicted he would be given his jotters by now."
Scottish clubs suffered a poor week in Europe, returning focus to domestic Premiership fixtures. Celtic and Rangers dominated midweek results and meet at Ibrox on Sunday. The Dundee derby at Dens Park presents a major local showdown after the Dark Blues' rare win at Tannadice in March. New Dundee head coach Steven Pressley seeks replication of that performance and has steadied the team with draws at Ibrox and Rugby Park. A first home win would offer an enormous lift and a statement amid calls for his dismissal. Dundee United's summer recruits face a baptism of fire while Zac Sapsford's ankle injury raises fitness doubts.
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