Perhaps Sunday's visit of second-placed Rangers is an opportunity for them to lay down a marker and show everyone they remain very much on track.
The forward scored the only goal of the game when Tony Dochery’s men dumped their city rivals out in the fourth round.
Tony Docherty praises his players' "mentality, resilience and character" after Dundee secure their first derby victory in more than seven years.
Match report as Simon Murray secures Dundees place in Scottish Cup fifth round to set up tie with Airdrie United; Dundee United beaten by city rivals for first time since August 2017
The Scottish Cup fourth round match between Dundee and Dundee United takes place on Monday, January 20 at Dens Park, Dundee. Kick-off is at 8pm. Premier Sports have selected the match for live coverage and it will be screened on their Premier Sports 1 channel.
The Dark Blues hitman fired home the winner over Dundee at Dens Park in the first minute of the fourth round tie
BBC Scotland takes a look at Dundee and Dundee United's history in the Scottish Cup before the sides meet on Monday.
We asked for your views of Dundee's derby win in the Scottish Cup fourth round. Here's what some of you said: Gary: Started like a rocket and fitting that Simon Murray got the flick that put us through.
TONIGHT is the night all 16 clubs left in the Scottish Cup will discover who they will face in the fifth round. And now we know all the teams who will feature – after Dundee knocked out
Dundee are continuing to navigate their way through an injury crisis, with Ziyad Larkeche, Scott Fraser, Antonio Portales, Joe Shaughnessy, Jordan McGhee and Billy Koumetio all sidelined. Meanwhile, long-term crock Craig Sibbald remains out for the visitors, with David Babunski considered a doubt.
The draw for the Fifth Round of the Scottish Gas Men's Scottish Cup took place at Dens Park, following Dundee's narrow victory over Dundee United in the Dundee Derby. Two former Scotland internationals,
Dundee United winger Glenn Middleton believes they have to aim high and see the new Scottish Cup campaign as an opportunity to claim some silverware. Middleton speaks with experience having lifted the trophy with St Johnstone in 2021.