Celtic bounced back from Saturday’s disappointing result and performance in the 2-1 win over St Mirren by hitting Kilmarnock for four at Rugby Park.
Captain Scott Brown, recalled to the starting XI with Ismaila Soro taking a break on the bench, opened the scoring with an excellent header in the first half.
The reigning champions then doubled the advantage from the penalty spot after Albian Ajeti was adjudged to have been fouled by Killie goalkeeper Colin Doyle.
Odsonne Edouard tucked away the spot-kick and then netted a second after running in behind the home defence to slot away a David Turnbull through ball.
Ajeti then got himself on the scoresheet after managing to roll his marker and fire his finish into the far corner. The striker was set up by Scott Brown.
Here’s how the players rated:
1. GK - Scott Bain - 8
Made an excellent save to deny Chris Burke when Kilmarnock could have got back into the game at 2-1. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
2. DR - Jonjoe Kenny - 8
A very impressive debut. Was always eager to offer an option down the wing and defended well also. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
3. DC - Stephen Welsh - 7
Looked calm and assured, both in his defensive duties and in possession. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
4. DC - Kristoffer Ajer - 6
A dangerous pass in the first half almost put Celtic in bother. He was rarely troubled otherwise. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group