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Nicky Clark's goal put Dundee United in control

Dundee United maintained their three-point lead in the Scottish Championship with an impressive three-goal victory against Inverness Caledonian Thistle.

Robbie Neilson's side had lost their last three away games without scoring.

But an own goal by Shaun Rooney was added to after the break by Nicky Clark and Lawrence Shankland from the spot.

The win moves United seven points clear of their hosts, who they beat 4-1 on the opening day, before Friday's second Dundee derby of the campaign.

Inverness stay fourth, having slipped behind Dundee after their win over Morton on Friday.

Inverness CT manager John Robertson: "For the majority of the game there was very little in it. I thought their passing and movement looked a little bit sharper. They deserved to win the game in the end.

"Big moments change games and it should have been 1-1 and then in the blink of an eye we were 2-0 down. The penalty allowed United to completely dictate how the game finished by just sitting in."

Dundee United head coach Robbie Neilson: "I was pleased. We got the first goal and then in the second-half we were a bit more dominant. We got the second goal and that killed it.

"It's a very, very tough place to come. I think a lot of teams will drop three points up here. It's a good three points and we move on to the derby now."