Celtic beat Hibernian to restore four-point lead

Camilo Duran scored the decisive goal as Celtic left Easter Road with a 2-1 win over Hibernian and restored their four-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Owen Elding had put Hibernian ahead after three minutes, before Jason Kerr turned the ball into his own net two minutes later and Durán struck in the 43rd minute to settle it before half-time.

Durán's influence

The winning goal took Durán to six Premiership goals this season, and his 7.76 rating was the highest on the pitch. He has been a steady attacking outlet for Celtic, and this was the sort of away performance that keeps them in control even when the start is messy.

Celtic's league record now stands at eight wins, no draws and one defeat after nine matches, with a goal difference of 18. That is the kind of return that gives them room to absorb an early setback and still leave with the points.

Hibernian's struggles

Hibernian's wait for a league win stretched on, and their defeat left them a point adrift at the foot of the table. The sharp opening from Elding gave them something to hold on to, but the own goal and the late first-half swing left them chasing the match before the break.

Their run is now one league win in 10, which leaves little room for comfort. Celtic did not need a dominant display to take the points, but they did enough in the key moments, and Durán was at the centre of it again.