Celtic restored their nine point lead over Rangers at the Premiership summit after a comfortable win over Dundee United.
The hosts held on tight in the opening 45 minutes but the Hoops grabbed two quick-fire goals at Tannadice in the second period to put the game out of sight. First up Aaron Mooy delivered a stunning deep cross to the back post that Jota was on hand to turn home from a very, very tight angle for the opener just minutes after the restart.
Moments later the goalscorer turned provider as he forced a handball out of Kieran Freeman and following a VAR check whistler Don Robertson correctly pointed to the spot. Mooy - who has been in stunning form since the World Cup return - made no mistake as he sent Mark Birighitti the wrong way to double the champions' advantage and maintain his 100 per cent record from 12-yards. Victory means Ange Postecoglou once again denies Michael Beale and his Light Blues side the chance to claw back some points in the race for the title - despite an unbeaten start to life at Ibrox. Here's how we rated the league leaders.
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Joe Hart - 6
Quiet afternoon for the former England No1. No real saves of note.
Alistair Johnston - 6
Started Celtic career really well. Early marker laid down to be the main man after Josip Juranovic departure.
Cameron Carter-Vickers - 6
Key man returned after missing last few games. An ever-present under Ange Postecoglou. Calm and composed. No real threats.
Carl Starfelt - 6
Another mainstay when fit. Looks much more relaxed alongside CCV. Likes to pass out from the back.
Greg Taylor - 6
One of Celtic's best performers this season. Back in after a short time out injured. Always up and down the park. Works hard.
Callum McGregor - 6
400th appearance for the Hoops and at 29 you wouldn't rule him out of a few hundred more at least. So important to side.
Reo Hatate - 6
Part of key midfield trio. Works tirelessly. Great eye for a pass. Close to a goal in first half but shot wide. Subbed.
Aaron Mooy - 8
Keeping Matt O'Riley out of the team after excellent run of form. Brings a real calmness on the ball. Stunning cross for Jota's opener. Scored penalty. Subbed.
Liel Abada - 6
Real live wire. Constant threat with direct running style. Keeps opposition busy with cleaver movement and pace. Subbed.
Jota - 9
Forced brilliant save from United No1. Constant threat with tricks and flicks. Scored opener from incredible angle. Major role to win penalty after Kieran Freeman handball. Subbed.
Kyogo Furuhashi - 7
Stunning return of 20 goals so far this season which matches his total for whole of last term. No goal here but constant threat. Subbed.
Subs
Daizen Maeda - 4
On as part of a triple change. A great season to date. Will be pushing for a start midweek. Should have scored at the death.
Matt O'Riley - 4
Finding himself out of the team at the moment and a real fight to get back in.
David Turnbull - 4
Scored in the Scottish Cup win over Morton. Been on the fringes. Looking to impress at every opportunity.
Sead Haksabanovic - 2
Back from injury and another 10+ minutes under the belt. On too late to stamp his authority on game.
Oh Hyeon-gyu - 2
On for final stages for Celtic debut. A moment to remember for the new recruit. Cracking cross but Maeda missed target.
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