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.
21. Cyriel Dessers
A poor miss early on - regardless of whether he was offside or not - set the tone for a dismal afternoon for the Nigerian striker, whose lack of composure in front of goal remains so vexing. His booking for dissent said it all. 4 | SNS Group
22. Rabbi Matondo
The winger missed a very good chance in the opening stages, placing a header wide from close range. Booked for an altercation with Alistair Johnston and then went off before the first half was out due to a muscle issue. A dreadful day for the Welshman. 2 | SNS Group
23. Celtic substitutes
Arne Engels (above) and Luke McCowan came on to make their debuts. James Forrest clocked up his 500th appearance in Celtic colours. Adam Idah also made it off the bench. | SNS Group
24. Rangers substitutes
Ross McCausland (above) has some promising moments down the right. Tom Lawrence was a muted presence for his introduction. Leon Balogun and Nicolas Raskin appeared late on, as did Hamza Igamane for his debut. | SNS Group