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Nicky Clark (second left) and Lawrence Shankland (second right) scores as Dundee United beat Dunferline

Dundee United capitalised on Ayr's Friday night defeat by beating Dunfermline to move three points clear at the top of the Championship.

The prolific Lawrence Shankland gave United the lead with a clinical near-post finish from Nicky Clark's cross.

Clark was on the scoresheet himself with an expert free-kick from the corner of the penalty area.

Dunfermline had chances; Ryan Dow forced a save before Andy Ryan struck the crossbar, but United held on.