Celtic put themselves seven points clear at the top of the Premiership with a dramatic 4-2 victory against Dundee United.
Sead Haksabanovic scored the first goals for Celtic as Ange Postecoglou made seven changes to the side who were beaten in the Bernabeu, with Jota getting his first start since returning from injury and Haksabanovic on the opposite wing. The Hoops faced the side they put NINE past earlier in the season. Another mauling looked to be on the cards after Celtic took the lead after just six minutes with the winger netting his first.
But the Hoops saw their lead cut just five minutes later when they were stung by yet another VAR decision for handball. Haksabanovic struck again with a half-volley to put Celtic back in front as they dominated throughout. They searched for a killer third in the second half as they applied more pressure but former player Tony Watt left them stunned with an 88th minute leveller. Kyogo Furuhashi provided an instant response while Liel Abada finished the job to keep the three points in Glasgow Here is how we rated Celtic players
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Joe Hart - 6
Beaten by Stephen Fletcher’s controversial penalty as United pulled level. Otherwise a quiet afternoon for the Englishman.
Anthony Ralston - 8
Threaded through some dangerous crosses from deep proving an unlikely early spark for the home side. A constant attacking threat as Celtic overwhelmed United. Pivotal for the third.
Cameron Carter-Vickers - 6
Returned to the starting line up after an injury scare, dealt with any threats from United. Another consistent display from the stand-in captain.
Moritz Jenz - 5
A very quiet afternoon, dealt with the very little that came his way up until he allowed Watt to ghost in. Has to do better and stay switched on.
Alexandro Bernabei - 6
Was unlucky to be pulled up for Celtic undone by another penalty claim. Got up the park in support of Jota. Subbed at half time for Taylor.
Matt O'Riley - 7
Another industrious display from the midfielder. Can always be trusted to do a job and makes this Celtic side tick.
Reo Hatate - 7
Another slick display from the Japanese. Unlucky not to get on the scoresheet with darting runs into the box, full of tricks, twists and turns.
David Turnbull - 6
Some much needed minutes for the midfielder. Showed quality from corners. Unlucky not to score after effort cleared before half time and then a superb strike aimed at the top corner from outside the box.
Jota - 6
A combination of crisp passing and direct crossing from the Portuguese talisman who gives this Celtic side a different dimension. Subbed for Forrest in 75th minute.
Giorgos Giakoumakis - 6
Struggled to find the net despite getting on the end of a string of chances. Had his powerful header saved as he tried to get his side back in front. Took a sore one in a battle with Sibbald. Subbed for Kyogo in the second half.
Sead Haksabanovic - 8
Opened the scoring with a finish at the back post then struck on the half volley to double the Hoops lead. Constant threat throughout. Should have had a hat-rick with a powerful display. A top performance from a player who is now in amongst the goals for Ange Postecoglu's side.
Greg Taylor - 5
Came on for Bernabei at half time. Looked bright and caused problems linking up with Jota. The position is his own. Made a crucial clearance on the line to deny Middleton.
Kyogo - 7
Came close with a glancing header as he looked to add more goals to his tally against United this season. Crucially did so.
James Forrest - 4
Came on to replace Jota. and helped his team over the line.
Liel Abada - 7
Got in on the act towards the end. Vital contribution and shows the strength in depth the Hoops have.
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