Benjamin Nygren edges Celtic past Dundee for winning start to title defence
Celtic secured a 1-0 victory over Dundee in their Scottish Premiership season opener thanks to a second-half goal from Benjamin Nygren. The win marks a positive start for the defending champions as they pursue another title.
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This report covers the competitive landscape of Scottish football and the performance of key players in the league's opening fixtures.
Benjamin Nygren heads in what proved to be Celtic’s winning goal against Dundee. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PA Benjamin Nygren heads in what proved to be Celtic’s winning goal against Dundee. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PA Scottish Premiership Benjamin Nygren edges Celtic past Dundee for winning start to title defence PA Media Mon 3 Aug 2026 16.58 EDT Last modified on Mon 3 Aug 2026 20.43 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google Benjamin 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.
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