Celtic 2 Rangers 1 LIVE aftermath as Adam Sadler replaces Harry Kewell in Hoops coaching reshuffle

It was the perfect end to a bonkers Scottish Premiership year as champions Celtic outlasted Rangers in an enthralling contest to win 2-1 and go eight points clear.

Brendan Rodgers' side outlasted their eternal rivals as Paulo Bernado and Kyogo's deadly double was enough to keep their rivals at bay despite a late fightback. Leon Balogun was sent off before James Tavernier produced another stunning free kick to light up this storied fixture.

Kyogo's magic finish proved decisive as they take a significant lead into the New Year but Rangers retain two games in hand. Celtic weathered a first half storm but it was the host possessed the quality for the majority of the clash before Tavernier's late magic.

But this was the champions' day despite frayed nerves in the final exchanges as Rangers - with 10 men - poured it on in the final exchanges but it was too little, too late for Philippe Clement in his first derby as his side came up short.

The game was enthralling and the after match reaction will likely be similar and you can follow it LIVE with us.

Celtic fans were in a state of mourning after the loss of a Portuguese hero in the summer. But at Parkhead on Saturday a new one was born.

Former Hoops star Jota produced big moments in Old Firm derbies against Rangers. And young Paulo Bernardo came up with a cracker of his own here to help Brendan Rodgers' side secure victory over their Glasgow rivals. The on-loan Benfica kid struck a stunning first-half opener to put the champions in front. And there was an even better strike from Kyogo Furuhashi to make it 2-0 as he effectively sealed the points. READ MORE

The 438th meeting of Celtic and Rangers on Saturday had all the usual blood and thunder exchanges we've come to