Celtic player ratings as brilliant Liel Abada dazzles again in latest Rangers thrashing

It was another derby day to remember for Celtic as they stretched their lead at the top of the Premiership table to five points with just six games on the board.

Ange Postecoglou 's team smelled blood from minute one and were right on it with even an early injury to Kyogo failing to knock them out of their rhythm. From the minute Liel Abada's brilliant opener squirmed under Jon McLaughlin, it had looked as if it might get hairy for Gio van Bronckhorst and his team.

Jota added a second with a brilliant dink over the Gers stopper just after the half-hour mark and Abada added a third before the break. And a clanger from McLaughlin allowed David Turnbull to put the cherry on the cake as the game approached the final ten minutes to put some daylight between the Glasgow rivals, even at this early stage.

It's Real Madrid next for the Hoops but for now, here is how Record Sport rated the players.

JOE HART - Keeper had little to do before the interval except make a save from a Davis effort and made some routine claims. Arfield inside the box when he passed the ball to him. Two late saves when the game was over. 8.

JOSIP JURANOVIC - Strong against Kent on his side and was up to the task of keeping the winger in check as well as pushing him back the pitch and making bursts. One strike just over the bar. 8.

CAMERON CARTER VICKERS - Central defender was calm on the ball and strong with his jobs. Took care of most things at source and rock for the team on which to build. Booked for clipping Kent. 8.

CARL STARFELT - Swede got away with a loose opening period header after miscommunication. Excellent covering header and intervention at the beginning of the second half before having to go off with a knock. 7.

GREG TAYLOR - Terrif