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Match preview

Dundee United v Rangers FC – Cinch Scottish Premiership DUNDEE, SCOTLAND – AUGUST 07: Nicky Clark of Dundee United celebrates with the fans after the Cinch Scottish Premiership match between Dundee United and Rangers FC at on August 7, 2021 in Dundee, United Kingdom. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)

Kilmarnock are back in the Scottish Premiership, so will they make a winning start to life back in the top-flight?

Back in April, Killie secured the Championship title thanks to Blair Alston’s stoppage time winner against title rivals Arbroath.

So, having worked so hard to get back up, Derek McInnes’ side have no intention of being embroiled in a relegation battle.

Already this season, Kilmarnock have played four matches in the Scottish League Cup group stages.

Now, as top-flight league football returns to Ayrshire, will Killie claim three points on the opening day?

Dundee United meanwhile, having finished fourth last season, are yet to kick a ball in anger.

The Tangerines’ first European campaign for a decade will kick off this forthcoming Thursday with AZ Alkmaar visiting Tannadice.

Despite the lack of action, there’s been plenty of change off the pitch with Tam Courts departing to be Budapest Honvéd manager.

Jack Ross is the new man in the dugout; the former St Mirren and Hibs boss will be desperate to make a winning start.

Will either club claim three points at Rugby Park?

Kilmarnock team news

Burnley, Lancashire, UK. 2nd Aug 2018. Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes at the Europa League match between Burnley and Aberdeen at Turf Moor in Burnley. Credit: Simon Newbury/Alamy Live News PCG3HB Burnley, Lancashire, UK. 2nd Aug 2018. Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes at the Europa League match between Burnley and Aberdeen at Turf Moor in Burnley. Credit: Simon Newbury/Alamy Live News (Alamy Stock Photo)

Alan Power and Liam Donnelly are KIllie’s most notable acquisitions this summer.

Jordan Jones has also returned to the club on loan from Wigan having not done very much since leaving Kilmarnock in 2019.

Sam Walker started the last League Cup games in goal but Zach Hemming is set to return here.

Oli Shaw will lead the line, chosen over Kyle Lafferty.

Dundee United team news

Dundee United FC v Celtic FC – Scottish Cup Sixth Round

United meantime have only played friendlies so far, making their team harder to predict.

Star midfielder Dylan Levitt has made his deal from Manchester United permanent, a big coup.

Steven Fletcher and Craig Sibbald could make their debuts having joined from Stoke and Livingston respectively.

In goal, Mark Birighitti has arrived from Central Coast Mariners after Benjamin Siegrist left on a free for Celtic.