Brendan Rodgers’ side moved above St Mirren on goal difference at the top of the table after the first round of matches.
ANTHONY RALSTON’S STOPPAGE-time goal sent Celtic top of the Premiership as the champions opened their title defence with a routine 4-0 victory over a depleted Kilmarnock side.
Joe Wright missed out after suffering a quad injury during Thursday’s Europa League qualifying defeat to Cercle Brugge, while Robbie Deas was suspended and new signing Corrie Ndaba injured. Lisbon Lion Jim Craig unfurled the league flag and Celtic quickly set about the process of retaining their title.
Robby McCrorie was far busier, saving well from Furuhashi and Kuhn as Celtic zipped the ball about with pace and purpose. Hatate produced a regular supply of efforts without troubling McCrorie and set up Furuhashi with a glorious cross, only for the striker to make a mess of his right-footed effort.
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