Rangers took an early lead by means of Aaron Ramsey however Tom Rogic fired again minutes later earlier than Cameron Carter Vickers scored shortly earlier than half-time to show issues round.
It was a breathless Previous Agency derby and regardless of Rangers piling on the strain within the second half, they could not work Joe Hart sufficient to safe something however defeat at Ibrox.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst facet now discover themselves six factors behind their Glasgow rivals with simply six video games remaining as they give the impression of being to retain the Premiership title.
And here is how the Rangers gamers rated on a day to overlook...
ALLAN McGREGOR : Rangers' veteran keeper got here up with some large interventions to disclaim Maeda and Abada however can be kicking himself after failing to push strike from namesake Callum away from hazard earlier than Rogic rammed house equaliser. 7
JAMES TAVERNIER : Did moderately effectively coping with Jota’s menace however Gers actually wanted their skipper to do higher within the ultimate third. Wasted a few set-piece possibilities whereas his deliveries from out vast lacked function. 6
CONNOR GOLDSON : Celtic would have loved an much more snug day had it not been for the Englishman. Unfortunate his block on Rogic within the build-up to Celtic’s first aim proved for nothing however two extra large clearances ensured the Rangers remained within the battle. 7
LEON BALOGUN : Extra ache for the defender after Nigeria this week missed out on World Cup qualification. Will remorse not placing his header out of the hazard zone as Carter-Vickers put Postecoglou’s staff forward. 6
CALVIN BASSEY: Despatched a terrific ball for Kent in behind the Hoops defence as Ramsey put Gers in entrance however instantly undid his good work by letting Callum McGregor wriggle into the field because the guests hit again. 6
RYAN JACK: Scotland midfielder has supplied Rangers with much-needed calm and management since coming back from damage however health ranges struggled because the frantic tempo of play continued. Saved Hatate hushed however the hazard was in behind as Rogic ran riot. 6
JOHN LUMDSTRAM : First Previous Agency begin for the Scouser however gave Rogic far an excessive amount of house within the first half. Did not clear the hazard as ball bounced in Gers' six-yard field and paid the worth as Celtic snatched their second. Booked after catching Giorgos Giakoumakis late. 5
JOE ARIBO : A lot of good touches from the playmaker however he was brief on finish product in a recreation the place they desperately wanted a ruthless edge. Worn out by Starfelt within the field however Collum dominated it an unintended collision. 6
AARON RAMSEY : Finally in from the beginning in a serious match, the on-loan Juventus celebrity confirmed his class as he stroked house inside three minutes. Appeared sharp within the opening moments however pale together with Gers’ title hopes. 7
RYAN KENT : Nice motion from the winger to provide Juranovic the slip as he laid the ball on for Ramsey to attain early doorways however appeared brief on concepts the longer the sport went. 6
KEMAR ROOFE : Alfredo Morelos’ understudy utilized strain effectively, forcing each Starfelt and Hart into early errors however doesn’t have the identical physicality because the Colombian. Starved of service till late on however couldn’t take two late possibilities. 6
Subs
FASHION SAKALA (for Ramsey, 65): Offered Gers with a spark late on however noticed strike pushed away by Hart. 4
SCOTT ARFIELD (for Jack, 65): Changed the tiring Jack however made no distinction to finish outcome. 3
Not used: Helander, Diallo, Davis, Kamara, Sands, Barisic, McLaughlin