Celtic break down stubborn Livingston to return to top of table

an own goal early in the second period from Jamie Brandon broke the hosts' resistance and further goals from substitute Paulo Bernardo and Matt O'Riley helped Celtic move a point above Gers, who have a game in hand.

SUMMIT BOUND: Celtic’s Paulo Bernardo celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game with team-mate Matt O'Riley (right). Pic: Steve Welsh, PA Wire.

Livingston 0 Celtic 3

Brendan Rodgers watched from the stands as his Celtic side eased to a 3-0 win over struggling Livingston to return to the top of the cinch Premiership ahead of next Sunday's mouthwatering showdown with title rivals Rangers at Ibrox.