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Nicky Clark set for new Dundee United deal despite season-ending injury

The 28-year-old was injured late in United's 4-1 Championship victory at Firhill.

Dundee United have announced they will hand striker Nicky Clark a new deal after confirming he is expected to miss the rest of the season with a broken ankle suffered in Saturday's win over Partick Thistle

The 28-year-old was injured late in United's 4-1 Championship victory at Firhill and, as feared, now faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on Sunday.

However, the club intend to show their support for the stricken player by confirming a new contract in the coming days.

United's sporting director Tony Asghar said on the club's website: "Everyone at United is gutted for Nicky. He has had a tremendous season so far, and his contribution of goals and consistent performances have played a massive part in us being in the position we find ourselves in currently.

"On the upside, we have agreed terms with Nicky to extend his current contract to keep him at the club until at least the summer of 2021 and should confirm that in the coming days.

"Nicky will have an operation today and then start his rehabilitation in the good hands of our medical team at the HPC at the University of St Andrews."

Clark himself wrote on Twitter: "Great win yesterday, unfortunately the injury isn't good but it happens in football. No doubt the boys will keep the run going and I'll be there to support them!! Thanks for all the messages much appreciated."

Saturday's win saw United extend their lead at the top of the Championship to 17 points, with second placed Inverness having a game in hand as they were one of several sides to see their match postponed due to the weather.

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Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Dundee UnitedDundee Utd28185552223059
2Inverness Caledonian ThistleInverness27143103932745
3Dundee2711883231141
4Ayr UnitedAyr27124113835340
5Dunfermline AthleticDunfermline28107114136537
6Arbroath26106102426-236
7Greenock MortonMorton28106124552-736
8Alloa AthleticAlloa28710113343-1031
9Queen of the SouthQotS2877142840-1228
10Partick ThistlePartick2768133247-1526

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