Maeda double helps five-star Celtic stretch 16 clear

The Dons missed three good chances in the first half which ended with the home side leading through goals from Daizen Maeda, Jota and Callum McGregor, taking the jeopardy out of the second half.

LIFTOFF: Celtic's Daizen Maeda celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the William Hill Premiership match at Celtic Park, Glasgow. Pic: Steve Welsh/PA Wire

Celtic 5 Aberdeen 1

Celtic bounced back from their recent double setback with a 5-1 win over Aberdeen to stretch their lead at the top of the William Hill Premiership to 16 points.