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Dundee 0-3 Celtic: Scottish champions extend their lead at the top on Boxing Day thanks to goals from Paulo Bernardo and Mikey Johnston – as they head into Saturday’s vital Old Firm derby in winning form

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By John McGarry for MailOnline

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Reigning Scottish champions Celtic beat Dundee 3-0 on Boxing Day to grab a crucial three points ahead of next week's Old Firm derby against bitter rivals Rangers.

Paulo Bernardo scored early in the second half to give Celtic an important opener, before Mikey Johnston struck twice late in the 83rd and 91st minutes to confirm all three points for the traveling side.

Celtic now have a five-point lead over Rangers ahead of Saturday's battle between the title favorites, although Philippe Clement's side are hot on their heels with two games remaining.

More to follow.

Celtic beat Dundee 3-0 to take a crucial three-point lead ahead of Saturday's Old Firm derby

Mikey Johnston scored twice late in the 83rd and 91st minutes to seal the win for Celtic

MATCH STATISTICS

Dundee: (3-5-2)

Carson 5.5; Shaughnessy 6, McGhee 6, Donnelly 6; Kerr 5.5, McCowan 6, Boateng 5 (Howley 84) Cameron 5.5 (Robertson 73), Beck 7; Bakayoko 5 (Robinson 69) (Syla 84) Rudden 5 (Tiffoney 69).

Scorers:

Booked: Brook.

Manager: Tony Docherty5.

Celtic: (4–3-3)

Deer 7; A Johnston 7, Carter-Vickers 6.5 (Welsh 55) Scales 7, Taylor 7; McGregor 7, Bernardo 7.5, O'Riley 7; Maeda 5 (Yang 65), Furuhashi 5.5 (Oh 65) Palma 6.5 (Johnston 79).

Scorers: Bernardo 52, Mikey Johnston 83, 91.

Booked: Scales.

Manager: Brendan Rodgers 7.5

Referee: Don Robertson7

Presence: 9144.

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