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.

Goals from Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate sent Celtic 16 points ahead of Rangers in the William Hill Premiership as the champions beat Dundee United 2-0 in a nostalgia-tinged night at Parkhead.

Dundee United rang the changes with top scorer Sam Dalby on the bench and that seemed the result of players feeling the effects of a challenging schedule. They knew they would concede a lot of possession, but struggled to hold the ball at all in the first half.

Following a 3-0 win over St Mirren to kick off the year at Paradise, the Bhoys are already back in action tonight (Jan 8) as they take on Dundee United from 7:45pm. Here’s everything you need to

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