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.

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.

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. Maeda netted on the rebound midway through an utterly one-sided first half as Celtic increased their lead,

Celtic are in league action tonight (Wednesday) as they play host to Dundee United, and the Hoops will be looking for a positive result to extend the lead at the top of the Premiership table, which

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers: "We got into some really good areas then it was only 1-0 [at half-time]. "In the second half we just lost a little bit of our attacking connection. No matter how dominant you are you're going to have to defend for some spells.

Watch highlights as goals from Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate down Dundee United to send Celtic 16 points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership. (UK only)

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