Jota helps get Celtic off to winning start with win over Aberdeen

WHY ME: Celtic's Joao Neves Filipe Jota reacts during the cinch Premiership match at Celtic Park, Glasgow. Pic: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Jota provided a moment of magic as Celtic began the defence of their cinch Premiership title with a comprehensive 2-0 win over Aberdeen at Parkhead.

Centre-back Stephen Welsh headed in the opener in the third minute of and Ange Postecoglou's side dominated thereafter, although their superiority waned towards the end of the first half.