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Nygren Gets Celtic Off to a Winning Start Against Dundee
Celtic raised the championship flag and opened their sixth straight title chase with a win, while Dundee arrived after scoring 14 goals in four cup games.
- On Monday night, Celtic began their William Hill Premiership title defense with a 1-0 home victory over Dundee at Celtic Park, securing three points in Round 1 of the 2026/27 season.
- Before kick-off, captain Callum McGregor unfurled the championship flag confirming a 14th title in 15 seasons, as manager Martin O'Neill aims for further success after completing a domestic double last season.
- Forward Kasper Hogh debuted following a club-record £11 million transfer alongside striker Camilo Duran, while Benjamin Nygren scored the decisive 52nd-minute header from Kieran Tierney's cross.
- Cameron Carter-Vickers returned from a ruptured Achilles injury to anchor the defense, while transfer-linked stars Arne Engels and Alistair Johnston started despite ongoing speculation about their futures.
- Celtic now prepare for a Champions League playoff against Austrian side LASK, with upcoming domestic fixtures at Kilmarnock's Rugby Park and against Dundee United in the Premier Sports Cup.
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Benjamin Nygren nods Celtic to hard-fought opening win over Dundee
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Total News Sources18
Leaning Left6Leaning Right1Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution55% Left
Bias Distribution
- 55% of the sources lean Left
55% Left
L 55%
C 36%
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