Anthony Ralston crosses low to the back post and a bad day gets worse for Scott Sinclair as the winger turns it wide from all of four yards.

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Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

David Hutton makes a brilliant save, stretching every inch of his body to turn Scott Sinclair's low penalty kick round the post one-handed.

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Airdrieonians players are left furious as the referee points to the spot as Emilio Izaguirre goes down under a challenge from Sean Crighton.

It came after Anthony Ralston made a mazy run into the visiting box before laying the ball off to the Honduran.

Emilio Izaguirre's low curling cross is met superbly on the half volley by James Forrest, but the winger's effort from 14 yards is straight the goalkeeper David Hutton.

Celtic are continuing to probe the visiting defence, but the Diamonds' 3-6-1 system is keeping the cup holders at bay as we approach the half-hour mark.

So far the most exciting thing at Celtic Park has been the disco lights at the start of the game. Can someone light things up? Sorry...

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Oliver Burke became the 900th player to wear the Celtic shirt as the Scotland winger makes his debut on loan from West Brom.

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Josh Campbell, the midfielder on loan to Airdrieonians from Hibs, is first to go into the referee's book for a lunging challenge on Callum McGregor.

Emilio Izaguirre floats a ball up to the chest of Ryan Christie and the Celtic midfielder volleys on the turn from all of 20 yards.

Fortunately for goalkeeper David Hutton, the ball loops over the crossbar.

Nice bit of skill from the Scotland international.

The Diamonds have weathered that early storm from Celtic and make what could be a rare foray into the home half.

Celtic goalkeeper Scott Bain's only touches so far have come from pass backs.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was saying that "Airdrie will get the same respect as every other team we face".

However, he expected that his side would be able to display their "attacking spirit" and that's how it is turning out in the early stages.

Airdrieonians manager Ian Murray was saying ahead of kick-off that he adopts an "unusual system" with six in midfield.

Playing with only one up is probably ideal for a game like this, when his side will no doubt be on the back foot for most of it.

Dedryck Boyata obviously wants to kill off the Diamonds early on, but the Celtic centre-half's attempt to find the net from 25 yards instead threatens to reach the city centre.

An early chance for the hosts, who have had all of the ball in the early minutes.

Anthony Ralston plays a quick one-two in the penalty box with Oliver Burke and the right-backs low drive is turned for a corner by the shins of goalkeeper David Hutton.

Celtic get the game under way under their new expensive floodlight system.

Will the lights go out quickly from their visitors from League One?

Martin Dowden
BBC Sport Scotland at Fir Park

It would be hard to argue Ross County did not merit this victory. They created the better chances and were clinical in the big moments.

Motherwell looked very rusty after their winter break, trying to implement a change in formation and new faces. Those faces made little impact, with Ross McCormack replaced at half-time.

The man of the moment is Brian Graham, who might have had a hat trick but hit the bar. The striker was ably assisted by a County side who performed admirably throughout.

Airdrieonians manager Ian Murray on BBC Radio Scotland: "We are playing against a quality side with great players, but it is all about what we do.

"I've told them don't regret anything and we want to leave here with people saying Airdrie play some good football.

"We come here on the back of some good results."