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O'Neill eyes first Celtic victory in Dundee this season

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Martin O'Neill wants Celtic to right the wrongs of their miserable 2-0 defeat to Dundee United when they travel to Dens Park to face Dundee on Sunday.

The loss at Tannadice means Celtic have lost all three trips to the City of Discovery this season under three different managers.

They were beaten 2-0 at Dens Park in October under Brendan Rodgers and 2-1 at United in December during Wilfried Nancy's nightmare reign.

"I've just been reminded there that all three managers of Celtic this season have lost in Dundee," O'Neill said.

"Either Dundee United or Dundee. So we'll try and rectify that. We didn't play well in the game a fortnight ago.

"I think we're looking forward to it. We know how difficult it's going to be. We've got to be ready for it.

"We made a lot of mistakes in the game. Of course, you learn.

"We had a couple of chances before they scored in the first half. Kieran Tierney, maybe if he scores, it might be a different ball game.

"Looking back at the game, it's still the same. I don't think that we adjusted well enough to the conditions. That's down to us, really.

"That said, I think the other part of it is you have to put it to the side now. Keep getting on with the things and get back to what has made us still in contention."

O'Neill has no fresh injury concerns for Sunday's clash. Arne Engels could make his comeback from injury while Colby Donovan, who was forced off with a knock at Tannadice, trained on Friday.

And O'Neill has liked what he's seen in training this week.

"The non-international players, or the players who didn't travel away, got themselves a few days off," he said.

"So we've been training all week. I think it's the training, the manner in which they've trained. I think that gives you good confidence in that sense.

"In fairness, I think the players themselves, we've all had a look at it. I'm sure the players have thought about their own individual performances and just want to try and put it right if they can."

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