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Celtic come alive as Matt O'Riley brings out sledgehammer to smash St Johnstone for vital win – 3 talking points

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Celtic ended a challenging week with a rousing comeback win to sink St Johnstone 3-1 and move 11 points clear of rivals Rangers.

Brendan Rodgers' side looked ill-prepared for a High Noon showdown in Perth as Diallang Jaiyesimi turned home in the first half after putrid defending.

Celtic were down but not out as Callum McGregor and Matt O'Riley produced a pair of second half scorchers to heap the pressure on Philippe Clement's men before they take on St Mirren.

James Forrest got in on the act in the dying seconds after St Johnstone passed up a big chance through Jay Turner-Cooke. It wasn't pretty for long spells but the champions' knack for wearing down the opposition was there for all to see.

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