Celtic extended their Scottish Premiership lead to 16 points but were pushed all the way by Dundee United despite initially looking likely to cruise to victory. Daizen Maeda set the hosts on their way midway through the first half before substitute Reo Hatate's late second secured the points.

Celtic are in league action tonight (Wednesday) as they play host to Dundee United, and the Hoops will be looking for a positive result to extend the lead at the top of the Premiership table, which

Daizen Maeda starred for Celtic as the Scottish Premiership leaders moved 16 points clear at the summit after beating a spiriting Dundee United 2-0 at Celtic Park. ( More Football News) Maeda opened the scoring before teeing up Reo Hatate late on, as Brendan Rodgers' side pulled further clear of rivals Rangers, who take on Dundee on Thursday.