Dundee United 0 Kilmarnock 3 as Arabs on brink of relegation leaving Ayrshire side needing point

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Kilmarnock picked up a vital win on the road tonight meaning they require just one point at home to Ross County to stay up on survival Sunday.A Kyle Vassell double before Innes Cameron's late strike ensured it was a comfortable 3-0 win away to Dundee United.Had St Johnstone held on to their two-goal lead in Dingwall the Ayrshire side would already be safe, but a fightback from the Staggies ensures it goes down to the wire on Sunday at Rugby Park.But 10th place Killie require only a draw to send the Highland side into a play-off, assuming Dundee United don't overcome an eight goal swing in their game away to Motherwell.Boss Derek McInnes said: "Really pleased with the result first and foremost but also the performance. "We said prior to the game that four points was required and we have taken a huge step.

There is still work to do, nobody is over-celebrating or getting ahead of ourselves, but it's impiortant we enjoy the moment. "The supporters came up in huge numbers and it's great to send them home probably feeling a lot more optimistic.

But we have still got a tough game to navigate, it's all or nothing. "It is set uip nicely for both teams and we have a job to do but what pleased me was the performance and our approach to the game. "We were very confident, we asked the players to play with optimism and belief and we had that. "We were aggressive with our work and imposed ourselves on the game and with the position Dundee United were in, getting that first goal was crucial."Killie took the lead after 15 minutes when Vassell took the ball down in the area and fired across goal to send the away fans wild.Vassell was almost on the scoresheet seven minutes later as he spotted Jack Newman off his line and he attempted an