Hatate flourish helps Celtic defeat Aberdeen to open seven-point lead at top

Elsewhere Philippe Clement got the goals he demanded as Rangers crushed Kilmarnock 6-0 in their William Hill Premiership clash at Ibrox.

Celtic's Reo Hatate scores the winner. Pic: Steve Welsh/PA Wire.

Reo Hatate produced a brilliant finish to earn Celtic victory over nearest rivals Aberdeen and a seven-point lead in the William Hill Premiership.

The Japan midfielder beat the offside trap, chested down Greg Taylor's lofted pass and dispatched a left-footed half-volley into the corner of the net in the 78th minute at Pittodrie.