Celtic ahead

Celtic got back to winning ways with a 3-1 defeat of St Mirren to return to the top of the Premier League. The Hoops took full advantage of rivals Rangers' 1-0 defeat to Aberdeen in the early kick-off match to move two points clear at the top. An...

Celtic got back to winning ways with a 3-1 defeat of St Mirren to return to the top of the Premier League.

The Hoops took full advantage of rivals Rangers' 1-0 defeat to Aberdeen in the early kick-off match to move two points clear at the top.

An uninspiring first half was lit up with three goals in the final nine minutes. St Mirren defender Chris Innes turned Scott McDonald's shot past his own keeper before Georgios Samaras made it two just three minutes later.

Michael Higdon capitalised on a Marc Crosas mistake to pull one back on the stroke of half-time.

McDonald got on the scoresheet with a superb volley as Celtic dominated the second period.

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