Celtic crowned Scottish champions for sixth year running

Celtic have been crowned champions of Scotland for the sixth successive year.

Celtic's Patrick Roberts celebrates scoring his side's fourth goal. Picture: SNS

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Brendan Rodgers has secured the title in his first year as Celtic boss after his side easily defeated Hearts at Tynecastle.

A hat-trick from Scott Sinclair and goals from Stuart Armstrong and Patrick Roberts gave the visitors a comfortable victory in Edinburgh.

Celtic have now clinched two of the three domestic honours and they’ll look to continue their charge for the treble when they take on Rangers at Hampden in the Scottish Cup semi-final on 23 April.

They’ll look to continue their pursuit of an undefeated season when they host Partick Thistle on Wednesday.