Celtic restore nine-point lead with victory at Ross County

OPENER: Celtic's Jota celebrates his teams first goal with Matt Riley during the cinch Premiership match at the Global Energy Stadium, Dingwall. Pic: Steve Welsh/PA Wire

Jota and substitute Alexandro Bernabei struck at the end of each half as Celtic defeated Ross County 2-0 in Dingwall to maintain their nine-point advantage over Rangers at the top of the cinch Premiership ahead of next weekend's Glasgow derby.

Portuguese winger Jota netted the opener after referee Willie Collum - following a VAR review - deemed that the ball had struck Alex Iacovitti's arm in the box, much to the dismay of the home side.