Summary

  • 27 domestic games unbeaten - Celtic's best start to a season

  • Late replacement McGregor shoots Celtic in front

  • Sinclair nets twice, Roberts with the third

  • Celtic go 22 points clear at top of Premiership

  • 17 league victories in a row for Brendan Rodgers' side

  • One win in six league games for Hearts boss Ian Cathro

Live Reporting

Clive Lindsay

  1. Celtic 3-0 Hearts

    Jack Aitchison comes on for Patrick Roberts as Celtic make a change, while teenager Angus Beith replaces Perry Kitchen in Hearts' midfield.

  2. goal

    GOAL Celtic 3-0 Hearts

    Patrick Roberts

    More great work from Kieran Tierney, who races to the the byline and cuts back for Patrick Roberts to fire a rising shot beyond Jack Hamilton.

    Patrick Roberts celebrates his goal for CelticSNS

    Roberts celebrates extending Celtic's lead with a fine strike

  3. goal

    GOAL Celtic 2-0 Hearts

    Scott Sinclair

    Celtic extend their lead as Kieran Tierney fires a dangerous low ball into the penalty box that is diverted towards the goalline by Aaron Hughes. Goalkeeper Jack Hamilton manages to prevent an own goal, but Scott Sinclair is on hand to turn the ball into the net.

    Celtic celebrate Scott Sinclair's goalSNS

    Celtic are on their way to a 17th consecutive league win

  4. Celtic 1-0 Hearts

    Rob Maclean
    BBC Radio Scotland commentator

    I think Hearts are sensing the chance of a late sucker-punch

  5. CLOSE!

    Celtic 1-0 Hearts

    It is flowing from end to end now as Kieran Tierney picks out Scott Sinclair with a great curling cross to the back post, but the Celtic forward can only cushion the ball across the face of Hearts' six yard box and wide.

  6. GREAT SAVE!

    Celtic 1-0 Hearts

    Malaury Martin has a chance to equalise as he weaves his way into the penalty area, but the French midfielder's shot is well saved by Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon.

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  8. CLOSE!

    Celtic 1-0 Hearts

    Patrick Roberts curls a drive just wide of the far post with Hearts goalkeeper Jack Hamilton well beaten.

    John Souttar slides in on Patrick RobertsSNS

    Roberts has been busy for Celtic this afternoon

  9. Celtic 1-0 Hearts

    Celtic make a midfield change, introducing Liam Henderson in place of James Forrest.

  10. Celtic 1-0 Hearts

    Never mind Ian Cathro's promise of going toe-to-toe with Celtic. It has been more like a teasing toe to backside so far for the visiting head coach's men from Edinburgh. 

    However, for the first time, Hearts are managing to put their foot on the ball and spray a few passes about Celtic Park.

  11. Celtic 1-0 Hearts

    Celtic look so much better when Hearts move forward and the home side nick possession, but Hearts have to get bodies forward if they are to get back into the game

    Craig Paterson, BBC Radio Scotland pundit

  12. Celtic 1-0 Hearts

    On-loan Stoke City winger Moha Choulay is handed a swift debut for Hearts, replacing Sam Nicholson, who was obviously tiring in his first start since September following injury.

    Sam Nicholson grapples with Celtic full-back Kieran TierneySNS

    Nicholson grapples with Celtic full-back Kieran Tierney as Hearts battle to keep the hosts at bay

  13. Celtic 1-0 Hearts

    Rob Maclean
    BBC Radio Scotland match commentator

    Ian Cathro was talking about going toe-to-toe with Celtic. It hasn't really worked out like that.

  14. PENALTY APPEAL

    Celtic 1-0 Hearts

    There are loud shouts for a penalty as a Scott Sinclair volley deflects off the arm of John Souttar, but referee Bobby Madden obviously decided it wasn't a deliberate hand ball by the Hearts defender.

    That came shortly after Hearts midfielder Malaury Martin was shown a yellow card for a clumsy challenge.

  15. Celtic 1-0 Hearts

    Another timely intervention from Liam Smith, this time at the back post as Patrick Roberts' cross to the back post is met by the foot of Scott Brown and diverted towards goal.

  16. Hearts 1-0 Celtic

    James Forrest should put Celtic further ahead as a hopeful long ball pierces the centre of Hearts' defence, but the winger delays his shot and Liam Smith slides in to divert the ball for a corner with a superb last-ditch tackle.

  17. Celtic 1-0 Hearts

    Pat Bonner
    Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

    Celtic have upped the tempo now and their movement in the final third is better

  18. Celtic 1-0 Hearts

    Celtic are immediately on the attack and Cristian Gamboa has a pop from the edge of the box, but the right-back's drive flies wide of the target.

  19. KICK-OFF

    Celtic 1-0 Hearts

    Let's hope there is a bit more excitement in this second period as Hearts kick-off at Celtic Park.

  20. HT: Celtic 1-0 Hearts

    Pat Bonner
    Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

    Celtic have totally controlled the game, but they lack a focal point in attack today and that's the difference; they have been taking a second touch out wide too often