Celtic have dropped 19 points behind rivals Rangers in the title race as the dream of ten-in-a-row looks like it’s already gone two days into the new year.
Callum McGregor’s own goal was enough to separate the sides but the result did not tell the full story. The visitors were dominant in the first half and still appeared in control of proceedings when the game turned on Nir Bitton’s red card. The Israeli was too easily turned by Alfredo Morelos and compounded his error by hauling down the Colombian, who would have been charging in on goal otherwise.
Despite the defeat, due to the performance there are a few players on the losing side who’ve ranked highly here.
Player ratings scale - 10: One of best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: Terrible day at office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of worst performances you've seen.
9. AM - David Turnbull - 6
Was heavily involved in an opening 20 minutes where Celtic dominated. A little quieter thereafter and didn't make much of an impact after the break. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
10. FC - Odsonne Edouard - 7
Another player heading for an 8 or a 9 before the red card. He looked back to his best and was unlucky to be denied by a couple of last-ditch tackles, but was too isolated once Celtic went down to 10. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
11. FC - Leigh Griffiths - 7
Not quite as effective as Edouard but another who looked dangerous throughout his time on the park. Unlucky to be denied by a world-class Allan McGregor save. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
12. Sub - Mohamed Elyounoussi - 6
Went so close with a volley from distance. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group