Celtic move four points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership as they overcome stubborn St Mirren with three second-half goals.
Celtic moved four points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership as they came to life in the second half to overcome stubborn St Mirren .
It was harsh on visitors who would have gone in at half-time believing they had a great chance of a first victory over Celtic since January 2021.But Brendan Rodgers' side emerged as worthy victors to pile pressure on city rivals Rangers, who travel to face Ross County on Sunday before playing their other game in hand in Dundee on Wednesday.
And it was the Buddies who will have been more happy with the start as they contained the early onslaught, despite the loss of right-back Elvis Bwomono to a head knock, while threatening on the occasional break. St Mirren, though, were dealt a double blow as left-back Scott Tanser was forced off at half-time, with Jaden Brown his replacement, and Kiltie followed moments into the second half to be replaced with Lewis Jamieson.
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