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CELTIC return to the venue where they lost twice last season when they face Dundee United at Tannadice this evening in the opening Premier Sport League Cup-tie. Wilfried Nancy suffered his fourth successive defeat during his wretched 33-day at Parkhead when the hosts came back from losing a first-half goal to win 2-1 in December. Martin O’Neill also lost on Tayside three months later, this time 2-0. The setback spurred the champions to seven successive triumphs on their way to a remarkable fifth successive title. How much can you remember about past connections with United? Have a go on CQN’s fun five-minute quiz to test your knowledge. Good luck! ON THE BALL…Celtic’s all-action midfield performer Luke McCowan. (See Question 5.) QUESTIONS: 1: Who scored Celtic’s solitary goal at Tannadice last season? Clue: He is no longer at the club. 2: Martin O’Neill led Celtic to a 4-0 win over United at Parkhead on January 10 as he kicked off his second comeback as interim manager. Can you name the four goalscorers?? 3: Can you remember the result in O’Neill’s previous game in the tournament last season? 4: The Hoops boss utilised 16 players in the loss at Tannadice in March. Can you name the four players who have left the club since then? 5: True or false: Celtic signed Luke McCowan from Dundee United in August 2024? The answers will be provided when the starting line-up is confirmed in CQN later this afternoon. * DON’T miss the unbeatable match report and best action images from Dundee United v Celtic this evening – only in your champion CQN. WANT TO KNOW A SECRET? Celtic Confidential is the stunning book that brings the exclusive inside stories behind the headlines. Who was the tycoon who would have ruined Celtic? What really happened the night Kenny Dalglish quit the club? The real story behind Mo Johnston’s sensational move to Ibrox. All is revealed in Alex Gordon’s sixteenth Celtic book which is available NOW. Order a copy and get £5 OFF the cover price of £25. Just click SHOP HERE and your book will be on its way. Enjoy the revelations!