Celtic began their Premiership title defence with a 1-0 home win over Dundee, thanks to a 52nd-minute goal from Sweden midfielder Benjamin Nygren. According to Sport | The Guardian, Nygren's close-range header proved enough to secure the three points in Glasgow. This win marks a positive start to Celtic's campaign to retain their title.
The match was preceded by a ceremony where Celtic captain Callum McGregor unfurled the flag confirming their 14th title win in 15 seasons. However, the first half was described as 'flat' by Sport | The Guardian, with Martin O’Neill’s Dundee side posing problems for the champions. Nygren, who scored 21 goals last season, was instrumental in securing the win.
This victory is significant as it marks the beginning of Celtic's title defence, with the team aiming to continue their dominance in the Premiership. The win also highlights Nygren's continued importance to the team, following his impressive goal-scoring form last season.