![]() But within five minutes, it was 4-2 Celtic thanks to Abada and Kyogo. In the 87th minute, United drew level through Dylan Levitt. ![]() In the first weekend involving Video Assistant Referees in Scotland, controversy wasn't hard to come by.ĭespite not being awarded a penalty for what their manager called "a clear handball" by Michael Smith when the score was level at 1-1, Celtic ramped up the tempo and began to put together a champions' performance.Ī superb Lawrence Shankland display troubled Celtic as he scored a hat-trick, but grinding out results is a necessity when silverware is the goal. David Turnbull got the fourth for Celtic in the first Old Firm derby of the season Hearts 3-4 Celtic - 22 October A marker was well and truly laid down by Postecoglou's side.Ī voracious appetite for goals combined with the quality in their squad opened up a gap on their opponents that would only grow as the season rumbled on. They were already 3-0 up at half-time, six points clear and a sensational 17 goals better off than second place come full-time. This was a game when their sharpness from set-pieces and throw-ins exploited Rangers at every turn. Star man Kyogo went off injured after only three minutes but Celtic were not to be deterred. Ominous times lay ahead for the rest of the top flight. The season was only five weeks young and only two points separated Celtic and Rangers, but the former were nine goals ahead come full-time at Tannadice.Īfter five league games, they'd scored 21 goals. A record-breaking win, a statement of intent. Kyogo Furuhashi and Liel Abada each scored hat-tricks while Jota, Josip Juranovic and Carl Starfelt also got in on the act away at Dundee United back in August. ![]() Celtic beat Hearts to clinch Premiership crown againĭundee United 0-9 Celtic - 28 August A hat-trick apiece for Kyogo Furuhashi and Liel Abada at Tannadice set the tone for the season to come.What can you remember about Celtic's 'firsts' this season?.Reaction as Celtic win second title under Postecoglou.Every game is worth the same three points, but we've picked out seven of the side's key games on the way to retaining the title.
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