An Efe Ambrose own goal in stoppage time sealed a remarkable Dundee United fightback as the home side came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with champions Celtic in their Premier League clash at Tannadice on Sunday.

Despite the draw Celtic returned to the top on goal difference from Hibernian ahead of their crucial Champions League clash against Barcelona at Parkhead on Wednesday.

Neil Lennon felt his men didn’t get the result they deserved.

“It was very frustrating because we were brilliant today,” the Celtic manager said.

“We dominated the game and we got the two goals which we thoroughly deserved and then we didn’t deal with a couple of balls into our box.

“I just think we were unfortunate today. I don’t think anyone could take away from the fact we were excellent.”

His United counterpart had a different view.

“I think we were well worth the result if you look at the game. We put a lot of work into the game,” Peter Houston said.

“Great credit to our players today – they showed the character that I know they’ve got. Our form hasn’t been brilliant but that result today could maybe kick-start our season.”

The sides battled without joy until the 69th minute when Miku received a flick on from Watt and the Venezuelan took two touches to set himself up before he lifted the ball high over keeper Cierzniak and into the net.

Watt doubled Celtic’s advantage in the 80th minute when a terrible goal kick from Cierzniak landed at his feet and he drove at Rankin before unleashing an unstoppable shot low past the keeper.

Gary Mackay-Steven gave United some hope late on when he guided a shot beyond Forster in the 89th minute after Rudi Skacel’s initial effort was blocked.

The home side pushed forward for an equaliser and, after Russell had stabbed a shot wide, United grabbed an equaliser when sub Ambrose sent a looping header over his own keeper and into the net after connecting with a dangerous cross from Barry Douglas.