Brophy nets penalty for Kilmarnock after being fouled by Simunovic
Ajer levels for league leaders & Edouard effort puts them ahead
Kilmarnock's Power dismissed before Griffiths adds third
Celtic now 12 points ahead of Rangers. who drew at St Johnstone
Hendry gave hosts interval lead before Kamberi & Aribo turned it round for Rangers
But May hauled hosts level with fifth goal in nine games
Celtic 3-1 Kilmarnock
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageLeigh Griffiths went just a little early, but it was great play. Celtic really opening Kilmarnock up. They can be so quick and lethal when the opposition think nothing is happening
Celtic 3-1 Kilmarnock
Leigh Griffiths thinks he's scored his second of the day as he volleys home from a Greg Taylor cut-back, but the former Kilmarnock left-back is ruled offside.
It comes moments after 18-year-old brother Ally replaces Dario Del Fabro to make his Killie debut.
Celtic 3-1 Kilmarnock
Celtic midfielder Callum McGregor earns a booking for a foul on Stephen O'Donnell.
Celtic 3-1 Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock have only won twice at Celtic Park in the league in 83 years and it looks pretty certain that poor run will continue.
Manager Alex Dyer brings off top scorer Eamonn Brophy and sends on midfielder Greg Kiltie, which suggests it is a case of damage limitation now.
Celtic 3-1 Kilmarnock
Marvin Bartley
Livingston midfielder on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageBrilliant goal with great build-up play. When you play two strikers, one can come into the number 10 role, which is what happened there with Odsonne Edouard and Leigh Griffiths shows great movement to then tap it home. It's unselfish running off the ball and Celtic have that in abundance
Leigh Griffiths
Leigh Griffiths' eighth goal of the season all but certainly puts the game beyond 10-man Kilmarnock.
Ryan Christie makes a fine run to the by-line and his cut-back gives the striker a tap-in from a couple of yards out.
FT: St Johnstone 2-2 Rangers
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says he is not surprised his side have dropped points for the fourth time in seven matches.
“We weren’t good in the first-half," he tells Sky Sports. "Defensively, I felt nervous, but I’m not shocked and surprised at the outcome of the game because it’s happened too many times of late. From a defensive point of view, we were really disappointing.
"I’m going to have to try and find solutions. I’m going to have to work even harder than we do as a staff to find solutions and get back to the basics of defending.
Centre-half Nikola Katic, in particular, had a poor game in the continued absence of the injured Filip Helander.
"I need Helander back fit sharpish," Gerrard adds. "I need to find solutions because we’re conceding too many goals."
Image source, SNSCeltic 2-1 Kilmarnock
Marvin Bartley
Livingston midfielder on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageMy initial thought is I'm not sure that's a second booking and the referee is very quick to pull his card out
Celtic 2-1 Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock midfielder Alan Power has already been booked and is shown a second yellow card after a coming together with Celtic full-back Jeremie Frimpong.
Both seemed to be stretching for the ball and that seems a bit harsh on the Irishman.
Celtic 2-1 Kilmarnock
Odsonne Edouard has another chance to score his second of the day, but the French striker fires wide of the far post from 10 yards.
Celtic 2-1 Kilmarnock
It's still all Celtic and Ryan Christie finds Odsonne Edouard on the edge of the penalty box, but the striker can only prod wide of the far post.
Celtic 2-1 Kilmarnock
Another chance for Celtic as Leigh Griffiths shoots on the turn 12 yards out and fires through a defender's legs.
But it is straight at goalkeeper Laurentiu Branescu.
FT: St Johnstone 2-2 Rangers
St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright tells BBC Sportsound: "The players gave everything today and put their bodies on the line, defended when they had to and, when you do that, and show moments of quality, you can get a result against anybody.
"The squad, on paper, has the potential to be the best squad I've had and now they're starting to show a good run of form.
"Two defeats in 13 epitomises what they've done. I'm really pleased with them. The players have dug deep, shown a willingness to learn. With that, and hard work, you get rewards."
Image source, SNSCeltic 2-1 Kilmarnock
The second half is under way with Kilmarnock boss Alex Dyer having made a change at the break.
Veteran winger Chris Burke is on for Mohamed El Makrini, who was booked in the first half.
FT: Celtic 2-1 Kilmarnock
Odsonne Edouard's 26th goal of the season has Celtic well on their way to a win and a commanding 12-point lead in the Premiership.
Image source, SNSHT: Celtic 2-1 Kilmarnock
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageKilmarnock's shape in midfield is all wrong since their goal. Celtic are just controlling it, knocking it from side to side. I know there's not a lot of room in there, but the chances were always going to come. Celtic are picking them off now and I can only see them increasing their lead if Kilmarnock keep this shape
As it stands, Celtic are on their way to ending the day having increased their lead at the top of the Premiership to 12 points.
With second-top Rangers having drawn 2-2 away to St Johnstone, Neil Lennon's side have recovered from an early Eamonn Brophy penalty to lead at the break.
Goals from Kristoffer Ajer and Odsonne Edouard are reward for Celtic's first-half dominance since going behind.
Image source, SNSKristoffer Ajer levelled for Celtic
Image source, SNSOdsonne Edouard scored Celtic's second
Celtic 2-1 Kilmarnock
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Image source, SNSKristoffer Ajer equalised for Celtic
Celtic 2-1 Kilmarnock
Martin Dowden
BBC Sport Scotland at Celtic Park
Initially, there was doubt around Celtic Park with Eamonn Brophy’s early penalty reinforced by a Kilmarnock rearguard that looked like frustrating the home side.
The pressure has been relieved. Celtic are showing once again they have the ammunition and mentality to get there. Given the patten of the game, it seems unlikely that the visitors will respond.
They’re simply too deep and have no out ball. If they come out then they’re open to being picked off. If this continues, it would seem Celtic will surge further ahead and take advantage of Rangers’ slip earlier.
Celtic 2-1 Kilmarnock
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageKilmarnock started the game off brilliantly and were on the front foot when they got the penalty. But, as the game has went on, everybody from the away side have been behind the ball. Kilmarnock have given the initiative to Celtic