Report as Celtic beat Dundee United 2-0 to extend their lead in the Scottish Premiership; Daizen Maeda opened the scoring after Auston Trusty had hit the bar; Reo Hatate came off the bench to wrap up

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.

Right from the off Celtic took a firm grip of the ball and camped in United's half looking for any gap to exploit. They enjoyed 84% possession in that period alone, pinning their opponents in and ultimately deserved this win. The only frustration will be a failure to threaten Jack Walton nearly enough given their initial dominance.

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Dundee are continuing to navigate their way through an injury crisis, with Ziyad Larkeche, Scott Fraser, Antonio Portales, Joe Shaughnessy, Jordan McGhee and Billy Koumetio all sidelined. Meanwhile, long-term crock Craig Sibbald remains out for the visitors, with David Babunski considered a doubt.

Celtic delivered another strong performance on Wednesday night to beat Dundee United 2-0 at Paradise, courtesy of goals from Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate. The victory extended Celtic's lead at the top of the table to 16 points and maintained the Hoops ...

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 currently stands at 13 points.

There is news concerning Hearts and Dundee United as the Scottish Premiership January transfer window progresses.

Celtic and Rangers both have midweek games under the lights at the end of next month with Jimmy Thelin taking his troops to Parkhead on Tuesday, February 25 for an 8pm kick-off before Rangers make the short trip to Rugby Park 24 hours later to face Kilmarnock. Both games are live on Sky Sports.

The forward scored the only goal of the game when Tony Dochery’s men dumped their city rivals out in the fourth round.

Manchester United are in talks over a deal for left-back Patrick Dorgu, while an exit for Alejandro Garnacho took another twist with the forward's agents spotted at Stamford Bridge on Monday amid strong interest from Chelsea. Marcus Rashford has reportedly decided he wants to stay at Old Trafford.