Sat May 17 11:30:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the key storylines from the Scottish Premiership final day, including the Dundee United vs. Aberdeen match:

**Scottish Premiership Final Day: Europe Beckons for United, Dessers Tops Scorers, and Celtic Celebrate**

**Dundee, Scotland -** The final day of the Scottish Premiership season promises drama as Dundee United host Aberdeen in a crucial clash with European qualification on the line. United manager Jim Goodwin has made a change in goal, with Dave Richards replacing Jack Walton, who has been playing through a groin injury. Goodwin expressed his delight at being in a position to potentially secure fourth place and European football, stating it was a scenario most connected with the club would have eagerly accepted at the start of the season. Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin aims for a strong finish to the season, emphasizing the importance of ending on a positive note after a campaign of both highs and lows.

**Elsewhere in the League:**

* **Celtic Celebrations:** Celtic are celebrating their league title at Celtic Park as they play St Mirren. Manager Brendan Rodgers has made nine changes to his starting lineup, emphasizing the depth of his squad and the opportunity for players to impress ahead of next week’s Scottish Cup final. Stephen Robinson, manager of St Mirren, acknowledged Celtic as the league’s best team and will give them a guard of honour.
* **Rangers Look to Finish Strong:** Rangers interim head coach Barry Ferguson aims to end his tenure with a victory against Hibernian at Easter Road. Ferguson, who has enjoyed his time in charge despite some “bumps,” is missing a few players through injury and illness but expects a strong performance.
* **Hibernian Secure Boyle:** Hibernian Head Coach David Gray is very pleased to have resigned Martin Boyle. Gray is pushing his players to get a win against Rangers.
* **Dessers’ Achievement:** Rangers’ Cyriel Dessers has defied criticism to become the Premiership’s top scorer, netting 17 goals, surpassing Celtic’s Daizen Maeda.

**Match Details:**

* **Dundee United Lineup:** Richards, Strain, Cleall-Harding, Gallagher, Ferry, Sevelj, Docherty, Babunski, Middleton, Trapanovski, Dalby.
* **Aberdeen Lineup:** Mitov, Jensen, Tobers, Knoester, Shinnie, Clarkson, Palaversa, Gueye, McGrath, Okkels, Nisbet.
* **Hibernian Lineup:** Smith, O’Hora, Bushiri, Iredale, C Cadden, Alasana, Triantis, N Cadden, Hoilett, Boyle, Bowie.
* **Rangers Lineup:** Butland, Tavernier, Souttar, Balogun, Kasanwirjo, Barron, Diomande, Raskin, Cerny, Danilo, Dessers.
* **Celtic Lineup:** Schmeichel, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor, McGregor, Engels, Bernardo, Kuhn, Maeda, Idah.
* **St Mirren Lineup:** Hemming, Fraser, Gogic, Taylor, Alebiosu, O’Hara, Phillips, Boyd-Munce, John, Ayunga, Mandron.

The final day is set to be filled with emotion, as teams battle for European spots, bid farewell to interim managers, and celebrate title success.

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