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.
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17. Nicolas Kuhn
The German winger targeted Jefte down the right and was unfortunate to be flagged offside for a marginal offside call that denied Kyogo Furuhashi the opener. His pace was a constant menace throughout. Came off for James Forrest. 7 | SNS Group
18. Kyogo Furuhashi
Netted early on, only for an offside flag in the build-up to deny him. Showed great awareness to notice Jack Butland was out of position to net the second goal with a caressed finish. His elusive moment made him difficult for Rangers' to centre-halves to handle. 8 | SNS Group
19. Daizen Maeda
Endless energy and movement. Scored the opener and was a constant pest to James Tavernier, who will be seeing him when he sleeps tonight. 8 | SNS Group
20. Vaclav Cerny
Scored on his last visit to Celtic Park in 2015 in Ajax colours. It was very different here. Barely influenced the match and was hooked in the second half. More was needed from the Czech. 4 | SNS Group