Forward Yang Hyun-jun stepped up for Celtic with two goals and an assist in a challenging match against St Mirren in Paisley, helping his team secure a convincing victory to extend their lead at the top of the William Hill Premiership to 16 points.
The talented South Korean player, who has been in great form recently, opened the scoring for Celtic and later set up a goal for Daizen Maeda. He then added a third goal with a header in stoppage time, securing a 5-2 win. This performance marked his fifth goal in nine matches, including three goals this week.
Celtic initially took the lead through Jeffrey Schlupp and a penalty from Arne Engels, but St Mirren managed to equalize twice with goals from Declan John and Killian Phillips, keeping the game competitive.
Despite St Mirren's strong efforts, the introduction of Yang, Luke McCowan, and Jota turned the game in Celtic's favor in the final stages, much to the delight of the visiting fans, who are now looking forward to a potential early celebration of the league title.
St Mirren had a few opportunities of their own, with Mandron and Olusanya coming close to scoring, but Celtic's efficient attacking display ultimately secured the victory.
Celtic's victory, combined with Motherwell's earlier win, further solidified their position at the top of the league, continuing their impressive run towards the title.