Steven Pressley’s Dundee beat city rivals Dundee United 2-0 at Tannadice, a year after losing by the same scoreline and facing growing pressure from supporters. The result underlines a striking turnaround for a manager whose appointment was initially unpopular and whose side had endured a poor start to the previous season.

Dundee are now second in the Scottish Premiership after winning five of their past seven league matches, following their late survival push and eighth-place finish last season. Pressley said his players did not follow the planned tactics but praised their spirit and determination; his coaching experience at Brentford and recruitment of undervalued Scottish players and loanees have helped reshape the squad.