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5 key Celtic vs St Johnstone ref calls from 'squiggly' VAR line for Alistair Johnston goal to handball double standard

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It was a big win for Celtic as they moved to the top of the Scottish Premiership with a win against St Johnstone. But it wasn't a result without controversy as referee Euan Anderson was kept busy while Chris Graham in the VAR room had plenty of major flashpoints to run the rule over.

Brendan Rodgers' side ran out 3-1 winners with goals from Kyogo Furushashi, Nicolas Kuhn and James Forrest proving decisive - while Connor Smith netted a late consolation for the visitors.

The result has big implications at both ends of the table - with the Hoops moving to the summit having played a game more than title rivals Rangers before Philippe Clement takes his side to Dundee on Sunday.

For Craig Levein, it puts his side on the brink of major jeopardy with Ross County - who sit in the relegation play-off spot - closing the gap to just a point.

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