Levein feels victory was merited

Levein says his side should have won by more against Motherwell

Dundee United manager Craig Levein is relieved that his side have got back to winning ways following back to back SPL defeats with victory over Motherwell.

After away losses to Gretna then Celtic, United continued their impressive home form that has seen them undefeated so far.

"I was really pleased after a couple of slip-ups, it was a very solid performance," he told BBC Sport.

"If we can keep our best players fit, we're a match for anyone."

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The Tangerines have now gone five matches at home without conceding a goal and sit fourth in the SPL, just three points behind third placed Rangers.

"It's important not to concede but we don't have a lot of strength and depth as was seen when Christian Kalvenes was out," he added.

"I thought we were well on top today - Noel Hunt could have had four - such was the quality of the delivery into the box.

"So all credit to the players, they showed how fit they are and how determined they are to be a success for the team."