Benjamin Nygren edges Celtic past Dundee for winning start to title defence
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Celtic began their Scottish Premiership title defence with a narrow 1-0 victory over Dundee, courtesy of a Benjamin Nygren goal.
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Attributed to original sourceBenjamin Nygren was quickly back on the goal trail as Celtic began the defence of their Premiership title with a 1-0 home win over Dundee. Before the game, Celtic fans cheered as the captain, Callum McGregor, unfurled the flag which confirmed again a 14th title win in 15 seasons.
It was all a bit flat in a first half with Martin O’Neill’s side struggling to get into their stride as the visitors posed problems. However, the Sweden midfielder Nygren, so prolific last season with 21 goals, struck with a close-range header in the 52nd minute and the goal proved enough to keep the three points in Glasgow as a new season got up and running for the champions .
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What happened
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.
Chance analysis
Celtic'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.
Celtic begin title defence with a win, gaining early momentum; Nygren establishes himself as a potential key contributor.
Celtic's title defence is underway with a win, but narrow margins suggest potential vulnerability against stronger opposition.