PENALTYpublished at 15:07 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2020
Celtic 0-0 Kilmarnock
Jozo Simunovic knocks over Eamonn Brophy and it's a penalty for Kilmarnock.
Summary
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
PENALTYpublished at 15:07 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2020
Postpublished at 15:05 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2020
Celtic 0-0 Kilmarnock
Great chance for Kilmarnock to take the lead. The ball falls to Nicke Kabamba, who has a swing at it with his left foot, but Callum McGregor charges in to block.
Morelos replaced with Davispublished at 75mins
St Johnstone 1-2 Rangers
Alfredo Morelos, now with one goal in nine games, squanders a good chance as he fires over after being put through by Florian Kamberi and the Colombian striker looks a forlorn figure as he is replaced with Steven Davis.
St Johnstone have brought on winger Michael O'Halloran for right-back Anthony Ralston.
'Kamberi back on track'published at 15:02 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2020
St Johnstone 1-2 Rangers
Billy Dodds
Former Scotland striker on SportsoundQuote MessageYou can see there's a player with Florian Kamberi. He has what a lot of Rangers players don't have - genuine pace. Sometimes a new club gets you back on track and it looks like that here - he's turned the game, but still has to be more consistent
KICK-OFFpublished at 15:02 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2020
Celtic 0-0 Kilmarnock
They're off at Celtic Park...some pressure back on the champions if they have heard news of Rangers' comeback.
'Unbelievable skill from Kamberi'published at 15:00 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2020
St Johnstone 1-2 Rangers
Ryan Stevenson
Former St Johnstone midfielderQuote MessageGreat finish from Joe Aribo but an unbelievable bit of skill from Florian Kamberi - he dummies it, then nutmegs the St Johnstone defender with the ball in - Kamberi has made the difference in this second half
GOAL St Johnstone 1-2 Rangerspublished at 70mins
Joe Aribo
For the second time in four days, Rangers come from behind to lead after a poor first half.
Florian Kamberi, having equalised after coming on at half time, is the provider.
His beautiful dummy leaves Jason Kerr on his backside and his low cross to the near post is prodded home by Joe Aribo - the midfielder's second goal in two games.
GREAT SAVE!published at 68mins
St Johnstone 1-1 Rangers
Ryan Kent sets up Florian Kamberi and just as the Swiss striker is raising his hands celebrating his second goal, goalkeeper Zander Clark reaches out an arm to push it clear.
'McGregor worth weight in gold'published at 14:56 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2020
St Johnstone 1-1 Rangers
Ryan Stevenson
Former St Johnstone midfielderQuote MessageGreat play from Stevie May, getting the little touch on it, but Allan McGregor shows he is worth his weight in gold, great save from him
Postpublished at 66mins
St Johnstone 1-1 Rangers
So close to a second goal for St Johnstone as Anthony Ralston breaks into the box and the on-loan Celtic right-back's low cross just evades team-mate Stevie May and is cleared off Allan McGregor's right boot.
It looks like it was heading wide, but the goalkeeper couldn't take any chances.
'Kamberi excellent since coming on'published at 14:52 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2020
St Johnstone 1-1 Rangers
Ryan Stevenson
Former St Johnstone midfielderQuote MessageFlorian Kamberi since he has come on has been absolutely excellent - he's causing St Johnstone all kinds of problems
Frightening firepower in Celtic rankspublished at 14:52 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2020
Celtic v Kilmarnock (15:00)
Martin Dowden
BBC Sport ScotlandThe hosts have lost the leadership of Scott Brown, but it’s clear Neil Lennon sees Callum McGregor as the perfect replacement. He captains the side today.
Aside from that, this Celtic side looks to have threat from all angles. Odsonne Edouard renews his partnership with the returning Leigh Griffiths. Tom Rogic is behind them with Ryan Christie, Jeremie Frimpong and Greg Taylor all set to test Kilmarnock.
Alex Dyer’s side have been playing reasonably well recently, but what a knock they took in the dramatic cup loss to Aberdeen midweek. They’ll likely have to stay strong early in this and grow into the game.
YELLOW CARD Booth (St Johnstone)published at 62mins
St Johnstone 1-1 Rangers
St Johnstone left-back Callum Booth is booked as the home side come under increasing pressure.
Postpublished at 61mins
St Johnstone 1-1 Rangers
Rangers are pressing for a second and Scott Arfield's drive is deflected into the arms of goalkeeper Zander Clark.
We'll need to be bang at it - Lennonpublished at 14:48 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2020
Celtic v Kilmarnock (15:00)
Celtic manager Neil Lennon tells BBC Sportsound: "Callum McGregor is playing some great football and has leadership qualities.
"We've had to re-jig things a little bit with Scott Brown being out. Hopefully we'll have some attacking intent out there today.
"It's a hard thing to do [keep consistency], but the mentality has been good. It's always difficult after a European game, so we'll need to be bang at it because Kilmarnock are a good side."
Image source, SNSImage caption, Celtic manager Neil Lennon arrives for this afternoon's clash with Kilmarnock
'4-4-2 working well'published at 14:47 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2020
St Johnstone 1-1 Rangers
Ryan Stevenson
Former St Johnstone midfielderQuote MessageWhen you've got two guys up front as a vocal point, it gives both guys more time to get on the ball as well - the 4-4-2 seems to be working well at the moment for Rangers
'Style master Kamberi'published at 14:42 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2020
St Johnstone 1-1 Rangers
Billy Dodds
Former Scotland striker on SportsoundQuote MessageIt's a great time for Kamberi to get game time ahead of maybe leading the line on Wednesday against Braga but also a great time to score that goal. He was a style master, getting a leg over it, and he got the laces through it, keeping it down. It picked up pace as it went into the top right-hand corner
Postpublished at 53mins
St Johnstone 1-1 Rangers
Rangers are threatening again and Alfredo Morelos' low drive takes a deflection before being held by goalkeeper Zander Clark.
Postpublished at 52mins
St Johnstone 1-1 Rangers
Ryan Kent, Rangers' £7m signing from Liverpool, hasn't provided an assist for more than a year but would have been expecting better from his cross there.
He finds James Tavernier unmarked at the back post, but the right-back slices well over the crossbar.
'Great finish from Kamberi'published at 14:39 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2020
St Johnstone 1-1 Rangers
Ryan Stevenson
Former St Johnstone midfielderQuote MessageWhat a finish that is! That ball has bounced, but shoulder-high he manages to swing his right foot at it and get a great connection on it and it's a great finish