Celtic extended their Scottish Premiership lead to 16 points but were pushed all the way by Dundee United despite initially looking likely to cruise to victory. Daizen Maeda set the hosts on their way midway through the first half before substitute Reo Hatate's late second secured the points.

Celtic moved 16 points clear at the top of the Premiership table after a 2-0 home win over Dundee United. Goals from Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate gave the Hoops the win, on a night when Brendan Rodgers’ side produced another dominant performance at Paradise.

Celtic returned to winning ways with a comfortable 2-0 win over Dundee United to move a massive 16 points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership. The Bhoys dominated much of the game, and took the lead midway through the first half as Daizen Maeda pounced on a loose ball after an effort was parried into his path by Dundee United goalkeeper Jack Walton.

There was late drama galore in November 2022 as leaders Celtic hosted bottom club Dundee United. The visitors looked set for a precious point when Dylan Levitt made it 2-2 in the 87th minute, but Celtic substitutes Kyogo Furuhashi and Liel Abada struck in stoppage time to snatch victory in a six-goal thriller.

Celtic are in league action tonight (Wednesday) as they play host to Dundee United, and the Hoops will be looking for a positive result to extend the lead at the top of the Premiership table, which