Celtic scored two goals in five second-half minutes to put the game beyond Dundee United and restore their nine point lead over Rangers at the Premiership summit.
The hosts held on tight in the opening 45 minutes but Aaron Mooy and Jota played major roles in the second period as the Hoops grabbed two quick-fire strikes at Tannadice to take all three points back to Glasgow. First up the Australia international delivered a stunning deep cross to the back post that Jota was on hand to turn home from a very, very tight angle for the opener.
Moments later the goalscorer turned provider as he forced a handball out of Kieran Freeman and following a VAR check whistler Don Robertson correctly pointed to the spot. Mooy made no mistake as he sent Mark Birighitti the wrong way to double the champions' advantage and maintain his 100 per cent record from 12-yards. Here's three things we learned as the champions win once again to deny Michael Beale and his Light Blues the chance to claw back some ground at the top.
