Celtic have defeated ten-man Motherwell to survive a tough test and seal another vital three points.
It’s over to you Hearts and Rangers, with the Steelmen now surely too far behind in the title-race. Martin O’Neill’s men had to pick their moments today, and did just that.
A brace from Yang Hyun-Jun sandwiched a Tomas Cvancara penalty as Celtic came from behind after an early opener from Elijah Just.
The 3-1 win takes Celtic within two points of leaders Hearts, with third-placed Rangers playing tomorrow
Massive three points. Your instant thoughts…
Who impressed you for Celtic against Motherwell?
Daizen and Yang’s hard work rewarded
It was fitting to see Celtic’s first goal from pressing in the final third, as Yang and Maeda did that excellently today.
They led from the front, working their socks off, with the Korean reaping the rewards by grabbing his first brace of the season
A different kind of Celtic performance
At the point of Motherwell’s red card, Celtic had 45% possession, with less shots, passes and corners than the visitors.
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This was a different kind of Celtic performance at home, where they had to pick their moments to pounce. A positive sign as the season’s home straight draws closer.
Benjamin Arthur steps up
With the continued absence of Trusty, O’Neill was forced into a decision in central defence between Benjamin Arthur and Auston Trusty.
What did you make of Benjamin Arthur’s performance against Motherwell?
Arthur got the nod, and looked unflustered in his first start at Celtic Park – and could’ve had a goal in the first-half.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain fails to answer Celtic midfield question
Oxlade-Chamberlain was used in place of Callum McGregor, and easily could’ve scored the opening goal if his shot didn’t roll squirm along the goal line after striking the post.
But after conceding a yellow card, the Englishman struggled with the pace of the game. In the absence of McGregor and Arne Engels, O’Neill’s midfield is struggling.
Just passes Celtic Park audition
Elijah Just has been linked with Celtic widely over the last few months, and his performance today was something of an audition.
The New Zealand midfielder was everywhere in the first half; Celtic couldn’t get near him. Not only that, but his work ethic out of possession was also evident.
Of a Motherwell team that has impressed this season, Just is one of the main assets.
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