Celtic stormed back to the top of the Premiership and moved five points clear of Rangers just four matches into the campaign with an impressive 3-0 win over their arch rivals at Parkhead.
Goals from Daizen Maeda, Kyogo Furuhashi and Callum McGregor made it an afternoon to remember for the defending champions, who continue their vice-like grip on this fixture. Despite creating some good chances, the Ibrox side were unable to trouble the hosts and their manager Philippe Clement is still searching for his first Old Firm win since arriving in Scotland last year.
The result was further evidence of how far ahead Celtic are of Rangers. The Parkhead side have started the season impressively and against the only team deemed capable of mounting a title challenge, the flexed their muscle and displayed their superiority. “Stand up for the champions” echoed round the packed Parkhead stadium as Celtic fans revelled in this latest Old Firm triumph.
We give each player who started the Old Firm derby a mark out of ten for their performance in the east end of Glasgow.
5. Cameron Carter-Vickers
A little creaky in the opening exchanges but soon settled down. His presence makes Celtic such a solid unit on these occasions. 7 | SNS Group
6. Liam Scales
Given his place is under threat from the £6m new man Auston Trusty, he reminded Celtic fans what his worth is to the team. Easily his team's best defender here and won the majority of his duels. 8 | SNS Group
7. John Souttar
Came close with a strike at the start of the second half. Defensively made some good interventions and passed the ball well enough, but was overwhelmed when Celtic poured forward. 6 | SNS Group
8. Robin Propper
The Dutchman's crucial slip was key to letting Celtic grab the opener. He and Souttar could not keep Kyogo Furuhashi quiet. Replaced by Leon Balogun later in the match. 5 | SNS Group