Celtic made scrap for three points

Celtic 1 Dunfermline 0

Henrik Larsson grabbed his 29th goal of the campaign as the less-than-impressive champions kept the pressure on Rangers at the top of the Scottish Premier League.

Hartson almost scored again in the 72nd minute when he rose above the Dunfermline defence to meet Guppy’s corner, but his header was well saved by Stillie at his post.

But the visitors came within inches of snatching an equaliser in the 75th minute when Lee Bullen found himself on his own, but he fired just past the post from just outside the box.

O’Neill tried to liven up his side shortly after by taking off Hartson and bringing on Jackie McNamara, with Chris Sutton partnering Larsson in attack.

Pars goalkeeper Stillie would have been expecting a busier afternoon, but he had to make a good save from Thompson in the 80th minute.

The home side were not exactly hanging on at the end, but they were relieved to hear Stuart Dougal’s whistle at full-time.