GORDON (5) Left exposed for St Mirren's early equaliser.

Little else to do.

MATTHEWS (6) The Welshman still not back to his peak, but strolled through the afternoon without much concern.

AMBROSE (6) The Nigerian was cool as a cucumber during a frosty afternoon in Glasgow. No sign of the usual eccentricities.

VAN DIJK (6) Familiar accomplished showing. Little to faze the Dutchman, unlike last Thursday.

IZAGUIRRE (7) The left-back's best game for some time. Mopped up in defence when St Mirren broke and offered an overlap to Stokes down the wing. Late lapse almost allowed Saints a consolation, though.

FORREST (7) Put the Hoops back in front on 16 minutes and conjured up the assist for his team's third. A constant pest before his withdrawal at half-time.

BROWN (8) A composed volley from the Celtic captain after just five minutes opened the scoring. Secured a brace 14 minutes later with another assured finish. Dominant in possession and authoritative throughout.

BITTON (4) The Israeli didn't do much wrong, but yet to truly impress next to Brown in central midfield. Hooked with 20 to go.

JOHANSEN (8) The man keeping Kris Commons out of the team seems to get better and better. His neat interplay and constant running caused St Mirren real problems. Came up with cute cutback for Stokes to make it four.

STOKES (7) The man increasingly being used out wide produced the cross for Celtic's first. Was silly to tap home later while offside when, if left, would have been his team's fourth. Eventually got the goal his play deserved on 67 minutes.

GUIDETTI (6) Turned provider for Forrest with a neat flick. Forced off 10 minutes into second half with a painful-looking knock.

McGREGOR (3) On for Forrest at the break. Still a shadow of the player at the start of the season. Rest needed?

SCEPOVIC (3) Audacious volley from 40 yards just 10 seconds after being brought on for Guidetti was almost goal of the season. Dragged late shot wide when one-on-one with Ridgers before hitting the post seconds later.

SUBSTITUTE: HENDERSON (3) On for Bitton. Helped see the game out.

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