Celtic extended their Scottish Premiership lead to 16 points but were pushed all the way by Dundee United despite initially looking likely to cruise to victory. Daizen Maeda set the hosts on their way midway through the first half before substitute Reo Hatate's late second secured the points.

Celtic moved 16 points clear at the top of the Premiership table after a 2-0 home win over Dundee United. Goals from Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate gave the Hoops the win, on a night when Brendan Rodgers’ side produced another dominant performance at Paradise.

Daizen Maeda starred for Celtic as the Scottish Premiership leaders moved 16 points clear at the summit after beating a spiriting Dundee United 2-0 at Celtic Park. ( More Football News) Maeda opened the scoring before teeing up Reo Hatate late on, as Brendan Rodgers' side pulled further clear of rivals Rangers, who take on Dundee on Thursday.