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Dundee United head coach Robbie Neilson hails two-goal hero Lawrence Shankland

Dundee United kept up their 100% league record with a convincing victory over Dunfermline at East End Park.

As has been the case so often this campaign, Lawrence Shankland proved to be the difference with both goals.

After two first-half goals, Shankland could have had a hat-trick but had a penalty saved by Pars goalkeeper Ryan Scully.

United though deserved all three points and they head into Friday nights derby match in terrific form.

The opener arrived when midfielder Ian Harkes collected the ball before playing in Shankland on the angle of the 18 yard box. The striker's effort took a deflection that appeared to wrong foot Scully who was helpless on his line.

The lead was doubled with Paul McMullan the provider, sending a deep cross towards the striker for his ninth goal of the season.

Dunfermline, who are still seeking their first league win of the campaign, looked much sharper after the break and substitute Kyle Turner tested Benjamin Siegrist in the visitors goal.

But United always looked dangerous and Peter Pawlett will still be wondering how he failed to find the target from just three yards out with the goal gaping.