Second half goals from Tom Rogic and Leigh Griffiths in the Glasgow Derby ensured Celtic went five points clear at the top of the table.
The Hoops dominated the game but couldn’t create the decisive opportunity to open the scoring in the opening 45 minutes.
Summer signing Alfredo Morelos came closest to scoring for the home side after 29 minutes as he rushed in on goal at the back post but couldn’t reach James Tavernier’s cross.
Stuart Armstrong was played in on goal by Rogic on 37 minutes but at the decisive moment the midfielder lost his footing as Wes Foderingham rush out to collect the ball.
Rogic opened the scoring on 50 minutes with a rocket of a shot beyond the ‘keeper from 12-yards out.
Their lead at Ibrox was doubled after a wonderful reverse pass from Patrick Roberts found Griffiths who cooly put the ball into the back of the net on 65 minutes.
Here are the player ratings for today’s game.
Craig Gordon 7/10
Punched the ball away well from a dangerous ball into the box. Fantastic save to deny Morelos at point blank range.
Mikael Lustig 6/10
Poor start to the game in defence and had his work cut out against Windass and Morelos. Wasteful swipe at the bar at the end of the half when Celtic had rangers pinned in. Good in the air in the second half but gave the ball away too many times needlessly.
Dedryck Boyata 7/10
Passed the ball about well but was rarely called upon defensively in the first half. Good game in defence in the second half when he was called upon more often.
Jozo Simunovic 7/10
Super tackle to stop Tavernier’s cross getting to Morelos and was strong in the air throughout the game.
Kieran Tierney 8/10
Good cross to Griffiths at the back post. Right footed effort on goal was tame after a good run into space. Fantastic challenge on Candeias winning the ball. Brilliantly defensively.
Scott Brown 8/10
Super start to the game dispossessing Rangers and getting Celtic moving forward. Controlled the midfield with ease in the game.
Stuart Armstrong 6.5/10
Won back possession well and set up Rogic in the opening minute. Effort from outside the box was easily saved. Slipped at a decisive moment when he was bearing down on goal. Up and down in the game and found pockets of space in midfield.
Patrick Roberts 7.5/10
Sharp start to the game running at the defence and winning and early free kick. Good through ball to Rogic. Brilliant run down the byline but has his shot blocked by the ‘keeper. Super reverse pass to Griffiths to make it 2-0.
Tom Rogic 7/10
Good effort on goal inside the first minute and linked up well with Roberts. Could’ve got a shot away from an acute angle. Sharp first time pass round the corner to Armstrong. Continually picked out Roberts in space on the right side to get at the defence. Rocket of a shot to open the scoring.
Scott Sinclair 7/10
Quiet start to the game and needed to get on the ball and run at the defence more. Found space in behind a few times. Better start to the second half getting at Tavernier with pace beating him every time inside and out. Curled a shot a few yards over the bar after cutting inside.
Leigh Griffiths 6.5/10
Free kick went just wide of the target from a central area. Big chance from Tierney’s cross but headed well over the bar. Curling effort from distance was well saved. Negated by McCrorie. Shot early in the second half from 10 yards out was well blocked. Super challenge to win possession as Rangers broke on the counter attack. Got his goal with a cool finish.
Callum McGregor 7/10
Came on for Rogic with just under 30 minutes remaining in the game. Instant impact starting the move for the second goal of the game. Fantastic game when he came on consistently finding space along the right side of the field and creating chances.
James Forrest N/A
Came on for Roberts with 15 minutes to play to see the game out for Celtic. Unfortunate not to start today given his form, but will have a big role to play on Wednesday.
Moussa Dembele N/A
Replaced Griffiths for the final 10 minutes of the game. Offside twice in the dying minutes of the game. Came close to directing Tierney’s attempt on goal into the net.