Brilliant Photo Gallery from Moussa Dembele's Perfect Day

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The icing on the Celtic cake was provided right at the death, this time Kieran Tierney the provider, his cross from the left picking out Stuart Armstrong. The blond midfielder – a replacement for Rogic early in the second half – momentarily appeared to have missed his opportunity, drifting past defenders only to strike it back across the keeper and in for 5-1. It was party central in the east end of Glasgow.

This would be the first significant checkpoint in the 2016/17 title race. Celtic, having won at Tynecastle and Perth and then scored nine goals at home to the two anticipated “main challengers”, Aberdeen and Rangers, had a 100% record, already four points clear of the Ibrox side with that Partick Thistle game still in hand. It had been a perfect start to the domestic season, with recent signings Moussa Dembele and Scott Sinclair contributing more than their fair share of goals, whilst Leigh Griffiths had continued where he had left off in May. And all achieved against a background of Champions League qualification and injuries to key players.

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Please note that the match-day photos are mixed up a little so enjoy each one as it comes on its own merits….

Moussa Dembele of Celtic scores his 2nd his goal during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and theRangers on September 10, 2016. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)

Joe Garner of theRangers celebrates his goal the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and theRangers on September 10, 2016 in Glasgow. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)

Moussa Dembele of Celtic scores his 2nd goal during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and theRangers on September 10, 2016. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)

Joe Garner of theRangers celebrates his goal the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and theRangers on September 10, 2016. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)

: Moussa Dembele of Celtic scores his 1st goal during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and theRangers on September 10, 2016. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)

Moussa Dembele of Celtic celebrates his goal ( Celtics 2nd)with Scotty Sinclair in the match against theRangers on September 10, 2016. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)

Moussa Dembelle of Celtic scores during the Scottish Premier league match between Celtic and theRangers at Celtic Park at Celtic Park Stadium on September 10, 2016.. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Moussa Dembele of Celtic scores his 2nd goal during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and theRangers on September 10, 2016.. (Photo by Steve Welsh/Getty Images)