Nygren header secures Celtic opening win over Dundee

According to BBC Sport, Celtic began their Scottish Premiership title defence with a narrow home victory over Dundee, as Benjamin Nygren's header proved to be the difference. The opening day of the new league campaign in Scotland saw the champions in action in front of their own supporters, but they found Dundee a stubborn opponent.

The match was a tight and competitive affair. Celtic controlled much of the play but struggled to create clear openings against a well-organised Dundee side. The breakthrough arrived when Nygren rose highest to head home, giving the home side a lead they would not surrender.

Dundee pushed forward in search of an equaliser and caused Celtic some anxious moments in the closing stages, but the champions held on to collect all three points. The result offers Celtic an encouraging start to their title defence, while Dundee can take positives from a determined display away from home.

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