Celtic looked to their attacking riches for inspiration as they got past Dundee United 4-2 in their latest Premiership victory.
The match wasn't without controversy after the Montenegro international put his side into an early lead. VAR awarded a debatable penalty to the Tangerines for a handball by Alexandro Bernabei and Steven Fletcher obliged to convert, but Haksabanovic made sure it wasn't level at the break with his second of the day.
Former striker Tony Watt struck a shock leveller 88 minutes in after sustained home pressure but it wasn't to be a surprising point. Kyogo Furuhashi and Liel Abada struck to ensure that ahead of Rangers travelling to St Johnstone on Sunday, the Hoops now hold a seven point advantage at the top of the league one week out from the World Cup break. Here are three things we learned from the Celtic performance.
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It's happening again
Every week since VAR has been introduced to the Premiership, there's been a charged talking point, and this was no different.
It's meant to deal with clear and obvious errors but Bernabei's handball was anything but. Factor in a high boot by Craig Sibbald being ruled as a yellow on top of lengthy delays, it's another controversial day for the refereeing department's new toy.
Up to full health
The return of Cameron Carter-Vickers to the squad following injury brought a rarity of late for Celtic - all four centre-back's being fit for purpose.
Moritz Jenz partnered the American while Carl Starfelt and Stephen Welsh weren't even needed. Good signs for Postecoglou.
At the double
Haksabanovic had a fine day in front of a sold-out home crowd. He got a bit of help with the second from goalkeeper Mark Birigihitti but if you don't shoot...
In an ominous warning for the rest of the division, it's yet another Celtic player who when fully sharp looks deadly in front of goal and another duo got off the bench to finish this job off.
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