Martin Dowden
BBC Sport Scotland

James Forrest was the standout in that first half and set the tone from the very start.

His goal was extremely well taken, but it was his all-round display that impressed.

The Celtic winger looks so confident and likely to do damage whenever on the ball. Whether it's the manager's influence or a consistent run in the side, Forrest has tapped into something that's raised his level considerably.

He's a player that's often frustrated Celtic supporters. He's blowing that apart right now.

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It's all too easy for Celtic.

Manager Brendan Rodgers had praised Dundee for trying to play football against his side and counterpart Neil McCann promised his Dark Blues would be adventurous.

But there has been little evidence of that so far and, indeed, the home side might be paying for putting too much emphasis on attack.

They were treading water playing up the slope in that first half.

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It's Elliot Parish to Dundee's rescue again as the goalkeeper pushes up a hand to deflect James Forrest's powerful attempt to score a second goal from 12 yards out.

There's seven minutes of stoppage time because of the injuries to Jonny Hayes and Josh Meekings.

Dundee have the ball in the net, but the Dark Blues are denied by an offside flag.

Martin Dowden
BBC Sport Scotland

Celtic's tails are up again, but the goal arrived just as Dundee looked to be getting a foothold in the match.

They were beginning to create uncertainty in the final third, but it all evaporated when Griffiths motored towards goal and finished emphatically.

It's Catch 22 for Dundee. They need to get forward but look so open to the counter.

Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Radio Scotland

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Celtic are sweeping forward and Dundee are almost three behind as Michael Johnston forces goalkeeper Elliot Parish into a foot-first deflection for a corner at his near post.

Callum McGregor then fires straight at Parish as the Premiership leaders apply the pressure.

Dundee hand Celtic with a great opportunity to add to their lead.

Darren O'Dea is short with his pass-back to Elliot Parish and Leigh Griffiths steps in to steal the ball.

Fortunately for former Celtic defender O'Dea, Parish comes to the rescue with a double save at the Scotland's striker's feet.

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Jon Aurtenetxe has to lash the ball clear from in front of his own goal after a dangerous low cross into the Dundee penalty box from Kieran Tierney, who is continually rampaging down the Celtic left.

Martin Dowden
BBC Sport Scotland at Dens Park

The injury interruption might help Dundee regroup as, for the majority of the opening stages, they were firmly on the back foot, although they did seem to be closing Celtic down better.

They've been unable to get forward at all really as the visitors are equally impressive in hunting the ball as they are with it.

The statistics show the task facing the Dark Blues if they are to fight back and claim a victory. History is very much against them.

Dundee last beat Celtic at Dens Park in September 1988, since when the Glasgow side have visited 28 times without defeat.

Celtic have won the last five meetings - three at Dens Park - and have gone 31 matches without a defeat by today's hosts.

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Celtic remain the more threatening side and Olivier Ntcham's snapshot from 20 yards goes a couple of yards wide of the far post.

Celtic are perhaps fortunate to escape a penalty appeal as striker Faissal El Bakhtaoui flicks the ball against the wrist of Kristoffer Ajer.

Both Josh Meekings and Jonny Hayes are unable to continue, with the latter being taken off on a stretcher.

Experienced club captain Darren O'Dea is a straight swap for Meekings at the heart of the Dundee defence.

Michael Johnston, the 18-year-old winger, is preparing to come on for Hayes.

Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Radio Scotland

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Celtic winger Jonny Hayes and his former Inverness Caledonian Thistle team-mate, Josh Meekings, are left writhing on the deck after a crunching challenge by the Dundee defender.

Celtic defender Dedryck Boyata is the first to go into the referee's book for a bodycheck on Faissal El Bakhtaoui on the touchline.

Dundee striker Faissal El Bakhtaoui fires against the top of the Celtic crossbar, but the Moroccan is pulled up for a push on the back of Mikael Lustig.

Alex Rae
Former Rangers midfielder for BBC Scotland