Dundee United secured their first league win of the season on Saturday, defeating Motherwell at home in a thrilling encounter that saw them take control and eventually claim victory.

The match was played at Dens Park, with Dundee United looking to bounce back from a disappointing start to the season, which saw them lose three of their opening four games. However, they were determined not to let this result affect their confidence as they looked to secure a vital three points.

The game began brightly for Dundee United, who took the lead after just six minutes through a fine goal from Callum Paterson. The winger showed great skill and pace to beat his marker before slotting the ball past the keeper to give his side the lead.

Motherwell, however, did not go down without a fight, and they fought back to level the scores shortly after half-time. A well-taken goal from Steven Naismith gave his team hope and kept them in the contest.

However, Dundee United refused to be denied and responded by taking the lead again just five minutes later. This time, it was another impressive display of skill from Paterson who scored his second goal of the game to give his side a commanding lead.

As the match drew to a close, Dundee United continued to dominate proceedings and ultimately claimed victory. The win came at a crucial time for the club, who will now look to build on this success as they continue to compete at the top of the Scottish Premiership.

Overall, it was a fantastic performance from Dundee United against Motherwell, who put in a good fight but could not prevent their opponents from claiming victory. With this win under their belt, Dundee United will be hoping to keep their momentum going as they aim to maintain their position at the top of the table.