Celtic stormed back to the top of the Premiership and moved five points clear of Rangers just four matches into the campaign with an impressive 3-0 win over their arch rivals at Parkhead.
Goals from Daizen Maeda, Kyogo Furuhashi and Callum McGregor made it an afternoon to remember for the defending champions, who continue their vice-like grip on this fixture. Despite creating some good chances, the Ibrox side were unable to trouble the hosts and their manager Philippe Clement is still searching for his first Old Firm win since arriving in Scotland last year.
The result was further evidence of how far ahead Celtic are of Rangers. The Parkhead side have started the season impressively and against the only team deemed capable of mounting a title challenge, the flexed their muscle and displayed their superiority. “Stand up for the champions” echoed round the packed Parkhead stadium as Celtic fans revelled in this latest Old Firm triumph.
We give each player who started the Old Firm derby a mark out of ten for their performance in the east end of Glasgow.
9. Greg Taylor
Won the ball high up the pitch to set up Kyogo Furuhashi's goal. Found Ross McCausland a handful in the second half and was booked for a foul on him, but otherwise a good day's work. 7 | SNS Group
10. Jefte
Celtic picked on his flank mercilessly, especially after he got yellow-carded just 18 minutes in. Nevertheless, the Brazilian fared reasonably well under the pressure. 6 | SNS Group
11. Callum McGregor
What a start to the season this man is having. Ran the show in midfield and scored a quite sumptuous long-range strike to continue his excellent run of goals from distance. He owns this fixture and was a deserved man of the match. 9 | SNS Group
12. Reo Hatate
The Japanese was a box of tricks in the first half, able to find lots of space in midfield. Ought to have scored with a chance inside the box but skewed the ball over the bar. Started to fade a little as match wore on and came off for Luke McCowan. 7 | SNS Group