Dundee United have lost both of their last two home games against Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership but haven’t lost three times in a row at home to the Steelmen in the top-flight since May 2000.

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United did not have to be on their best to see off this Motherwell side desperately lacking in resolve or confidence. Wimmer spoke this week on "intensity, energy and passion" but in the opening stages,

Motherwell manager Michael Wimmer told BBC Scotland: "We are a little bit disappointed because in the second-half, we perhaps deserved a point. "The first half, there were too many thoughts in the minds of the players.

Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin told BBC Scotland: "The result was huge today given how the other results have gone in the Premiership today. "Really important for us to get back to winning ways. Prior to the match we were on a difficult run,

Who impressed?

Dundee United keep the pressure on third-placed Aberdeen with a narrow victory over Motherwell and they have one player in my TOTW. Getting a striker who steadily gets you important goals is gold dust.

United deserved to win and should have had more including a second for Sam Dalby that was brilliantly saved. Ross Graham had a fantastic game and it was a case of Kevin Holt who? Still not convinced by the three at the back though.

John Bennett is set to follow Dave King's lead and sell his Ibrox stake as part of the proposed Rangers takeover deal by 49ers Enterprises. (Scottish Sun), external. Dundee United

Ross Graham insists Dundee United "aren't too worried at all" by their recent run of results, stressing "we know we are a good side". Despite sitting fourth in the Scottish Premiership, United have just one win from their last six league games,

Michael Wimmer's reign as Motherwell manager begins with a defeat as Dundee United went "back to basics" to secure a first win in four Scottish Premiership games.