Celtic extended their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership with a victory against Rangers in the Old Firm derby. Brendan Rodgers' men are now one point away from defending their title after their success at Celtic Park.
The home side were the aggressor from the first minute as a sea of green and white flooded towards the Rangers goal. After missing several attempts, Matt O'Riley finally made the pressure pay as the cultured midfielder fired low into the bottom corner from just inside the area. John Lundstram was unfortunate to deflect the ball into his own goal just moments later to double the hosts' advantage.
Cyriel Dessers headed home shortly after to cut the lead in half, but Lundstram's lunging challenge on Alistair Johnston resulted in a red card and left Philippe Clement's men up against it at the home of their fierce rivals.
Celtic's constant pressure in the second half didn't result in further goals, giving the away side hope of snatching a late equaliser. However, the men in green and white held on to a vital three points after late tension in the game
