Hartson’s second-half brace puts Celtic back on top

Celtic 2 Aberdeen 0

Rangers again tested the nerves of their Glasgow rivals by beating Hearts at Ibrox on Saturday to return to the summit. But after a tense first half, Wales star Hartson pounced twice in the second 45 minutes of Celtic’s final home game of the season.

The outcome means Celtic climb back above Rangers and take a two-point lead into the last two rounds of SPL matches, while Aberdeen’s loss meant there was cause to celebrate for Hibernian, who are now within a point of guaranteeing third place and a UEFA Cup slot.