Dundee 1-2 Dundee United: Analysis

Only Ross County and St Johnstone have conceded more Premiership goals than Dundee, and it was the nature of the concessions against their city rivals that will frustrate Tony Docherty.

His team had chances to win this one, and when Simon Murray sent Jack Walton the wrong way from the penalty spot, they were the side in control.

However, Seb Palmer-Houlden failed to deal with Ross Graham's long throw, and his attempted clearing header turned into an assist for Vicko Sevelj's equaliser.

United's passing and movement was excellent for the winning goal, but from Dundee's perspective, the defending was poor.

There was no discernible defensive structure when the came to Will Ferry, Kevin Holt got in behind all too easily, and goal-scorer Sam Dalby wasn't properly picked up by anyone in dark blue.

St Johnstone are next up for Docherty's side, before back-to-back matches against Rangers and Celtic at Dens.

They need to plugs holes at the back if they are to avoid being dragged into the battle at the bottom.