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Scottish Premier League
Nov 11, 2012 at 12.45pm UK
 
Dundee United

2-1

Griffiths (19'), Doyle (51')
FT(HT: 1-0)

Griffiths, Doyle send Hibs top of SPL

Hibernian go top of the SPL, beating Dundee United 2-1 at Easter Road on Sunday afternoon.

Hibernian have overcome Dundee United 2-1 at Easter Road to go top of the Scottish Premier League.

Leigh Griffiths celebrates scoring for Hibs© PA Photos

Leigh Griffiths gave Hibs the lead after 18 minutes when he volleyed home Eion Doyle's cross.

Doyle then doubled the lead on 51 minutes when he planted a finish into the top right-hand corner of the goal after some neat build-up play from Paul Cairney.

Gary Mackay-Steven reduced the deficit for Peter Houston's side two minutes later, curling a shot beyond goalkeeper Ben Williams from outside the area.

United were unable to force an equaliser however and the home side held on to go three points clear of second-placed Celtic.

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