Stuart Armstrong is hoping that a win over Inverness on Saturday can be the catalyst for a strong festive campaign. The springtime away win against Inverness was part of an eight-game unbeaten streak, which included five wins, for Dundee United.
Armstrong, who began that game in March, hopes the game can spark a similar run of form. The forward said: "It started a very important run for us. It was a good game and nice to get a win. It's definitely possible. We need a win and to think game to game and see where we end up."
Armstrong, though, knows Caley Thistle, who last week moved off the foot of the SPL with victory at St Mirren, cannot be underestimated ahead of festive games against Kilmarnock, Hibs, St Mirren and Aberdeen on 2 January 2.
He went on: "Of course we look at the fixtures and think we can pick up a few points, but we take it game by game and focus on each game at a time. A win would keep us in contention with the other teams and that's important for us if we want to finish in a similar position to where we finished last season (in fourth place)."
Armstrong has had to be content with a bit part role in the first team this season, making just nine appearances, mainly off the bench, despite making a strong impression towards the end of last term.
He said: "From December onwards I was in the squad most weeks. It was good for experience and playing time. I feel like I've been doing quite well when I've been coming on so hopefully I can keep it up and maybe get a few goals in the future. You expect the more experienced boys to be starting every week. I'll keep trying in training and impressing. I'm just trying to make us much of a contribution as I can when I get on the pitch.
"Armstrong knows that United cannot afford to be complacent against Inverness and the game could be tight in the Highland capital. He added: "They've got a few nice footballers in their team. Andrew Shinnie was at Rangers and he's a good footballer. They pass the ball well so they'll be difficult to play against. It's all about luck. You just need a little bit in football. I think they'll get there's soon and hopefully we'll get ours as well."
Of course, the weather could yet play a part in the outcome of the game, having spoiled United's game at Motherwell last month. Armstrong went on: "It was dreadful for a game of football down there. Hopefully it will be a bit better at Inverness and there will be some passing football played."
Source: FOOTYMAD
