Celtic Soar to Victory Over St Johnstone to Reclaim Top Spot in Scottish Premiership

Celtic displayed a dominant performance as they secured a 3-1 victory over St Johnstone, propelling them back to the summit of the Scottish Premiership standings. The defending champions showcased their prowess with goals from Kyogo Furuhashi, Nicolas Kuhn, and James Forrest, putting them a point ahead of their title rivals Rangers.

Kyogo Furuhashi, a standout performer, was instrumental in Celtic’s offensive efforts, with other goals by him and Alistair Johnston ruled out for offside. St Johnstone, who managed a late consolation goal through Connor Smith, now find themselves in a precarious position just a point above the relegation play-off spot occupied by Ross County.

The impending clash between Rangers and Dundee on Sunday adds further intensity to the title race. With both Celtic and Rangers possessing identical goal differences, but with Celtic edging on goals scored, every match becomes crucial as the season draws to a close.

A key figure in Celtic’s victory was goalkeeper Joe Hart, who delivered stellar saves to maintain their lead. Manager Brendan Rodgers commended his side for the convincing display and expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance, highlighting the significance of gathering maximum points at this crucial stage of the campaign.