How the Celtic players rated in comfortable victory over Dundee United
Celtic have kept up the pressure on rivals Rangers at the top of the Scottish Premiership table ahead of this weekend’s clash between the two sides at Ibrox.
Neil Lennon’s men were dominant from the off against Dundee United at Celtic Park, scoring twice in the first period thanks to long distance efforts from Ismaila Soro and David Turnbull.
United passed up a couple of opportunities to make it interesting after the break with Marc McNulty and Nicky Clark going close.
However, the game was killed off with 15 minutes remaining as Odsonne Edouard managed to bag his first Scottish Premiership goal from open play since the first game of the season.
Player ratings scale - 10: One of best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: Terrible day at office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of worst performances you've seen.
United passed up a couple of opportunities to make it interesting after the break with Marc McNulty and Nicky Clark going close.
5. DL - Diego Laxalt - 6
Turns back too often when given the ball in wide areas against packed defences, but helped keep the excitement up in the closing stages as he constantly charged forward. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
6. DM - Ismaila Soro - 8
The Ivorian scored his first goal for the club with a long-range strike. Otherwise he showed his worth, continuously picking up loose balls in the midfield area. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
7. MC - Callum McGregor - 6
Decent movement from the midfielder but his passing wasn't at its best. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
8. MC - Ryan Christie - 7
Worked hard off the ball whenever Celtic were in or out of possession. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group