Leaders Celtic in seventh heaven after hammering St Johnstone

Celtic applaud the fans after the cinch Premiership match at Celtic Park

Scottish Premiership Celtic thrashed St Johnstone 7-0 at Parkhead to extended their lead at the top of the cinch Premiership to nine points.

The hosts went in front when Reo Hatate fired home before Giorgos Giakoumakis made the most of a poor pass to double their lead and Daizen Maeda added the third 10 minutes before half-time.