Will Ferry starred with a decisive double as Dundee United comfortably beat city rivals Dundee 3-0 at Tannadice, ending the visitors' two-game winning streak in this fixture. The wing-back netted in both halves and provided the assist for Ryan Strain's third goal, giving United comfortable bragging rights in this fierce Scottish Premiership derby.

United remained seventh in the table while Dundee stay five points above the relegation play-off spot. Manager Jim Goodwin praised Ferry's growing influence after a slow start to the season, suggesting the defender is attracting attention from other clubs. The result came as a response to throwing away a two-goal lead in the last derby at Dens.

Dundee boss Steven Pressley admitted his team never got going in the second half and called for a response in their next match against St Mirren. The comprehensive defeat leaves Dundee with work to do to secure Premiership safety, while United can enjoy their dominant performance in the latest installment of this passionate rivalry.