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Kyogo's Double Dominance Keeps Celtic in Title Race Control

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Kyogo's goals and Rodgers' leadership put Celtic in command, read more for the thrilling details!

In a thrilling match, Celtic showcased their dominance as Kyogo's double strike, combined with a Matt O'Riley penalty, secured a 3-0 victory over Hearts. The Japanese sensation's first-half goals mesmerized the fans at a buzzing Celtic Park, extending the lead over Rangers to a significant six points. With an unchanged XI named by Rodgers, including stars like Joe Hart and Callum McGregor, the team displayed seamless coordination on the field.

The Green Brigade added to the excitement with a bold display ahead of the upcoming clash with Rangers, setting the stage for a high-stakes match. As the intense rivalry between east and west unfolded on the pitch, Rodgers' strategic team decisions and the players' exceptional performance kept the fans on the edges of their seats.

Brendan Rodgers, exuding confidence, predicted a fiery atmosphere at Celtic Park for the upcoming crucial games, hinting at a celebratory mood. As Celtic extended their lead in the Premiership and eyes turned towards the much-anticipated derby, the team's spirits were high, ready for the challenges that lay ahead.

In a remarkable season, Kyogo Furuhashi's goal-scoring prowess has been a game-changer for Celtic, with his inspiring performances fueling the team's march towards glory. Brendan Rodgers' tactical acumen and the players' dedication have positioned Celtic as strong contenders for the title, keeping the fans and pundits alike captivated by their stellar run.

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Kyogo double keeps Celtic in control of title race (The42)

Two first-half goals from Japanese star and a Matt O'Riley penalty extend lead over Rangers to six points. 5.07pm, 4 May 2024.

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Celtic 3 Hearts 0: Kyogo and co crank up pressure on Rangers (The National)

Celtic cranked up the pressure on title rivals Rangers as they swept Hearts aside at a rocking Celtic Park...

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Celtic vs Hearts team news revealed as Rodgers names unchanged XI (The Celtic Way)

Joe Hart starts in goal with Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Liam Scales and Greg Taylor in defence. Callum McGregor, Matt O'Riley and Reo Hatate are ...

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Green Brigade unveil Celtic display ahead of Rangers clash (The Celtic Way)

The Green Brigade unveiled a banner at Celtic Park looking ahead to their crucial Scottish Premiership clash against Rangers as Brendan Rodgers strolled to ...

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Celtic vs Hearts – LIVE updates (Scottish Daily Record)

It's a massive match as east meets west and first takes on third in the Scottish Premiership.

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Celtic team vs Hearts confirmed: Daizen Maeda call, broadcast ... (67 Hail Hail)

Manager Brendan Rodgers has named his Celtic team vs Hearts for today's Scottish Premiership match at Celtic Park.

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Brentford coach praises “good business” at Celtic after English elite ... (67 Hail Hail)

After such a difficult 12 months battling back from surgery and several injury setbacks, Carter-Vickers is in a fantastic position to push on with Celtic.

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Celtic v Hearts - Match Preview (thecelticstar.com)

Lawrence Shankland has scored 21 goals in the Scottish Premiership this season, including the opener in Hearts' win at Celtic Park on their last visit. Brendan ...

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CONFIRMED: FORREST IN, MAEDA STAND-BY (Celtic Quick News)

JAMES FORREST gets the nod from Brendan Rodgers to start for the second successive game when he lines up against Hearts at Parkhead this afternoon.

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Celtic 3-0 Hearts: Kyogo Furuhashi sends Hoops six points clear of ... (Sky Sports)

Match report as Celtic claim comfortable 3-0 victory over Hearts in Scottish Premiership; Kyogo Furuhashi strikes twice in first-half before Matt ORiley ...

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Celtic extend lead with Hearts win as Livingston suffer relegation (Independent.ie)

Celtic moved six points clear of Rangers at the top of the cinch Premiership thanks to a 3-0 victory over third-placed Hearts, while Livingston suffered ...

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Life's a beach for Celtic boss Rodgers as he blanks Rangers (The Celtic Way)

Brendan Rodgers won't be tuning in to Rangers' game against Kilmarnock, but the Celtic manager wants his players to 'have a bit of fun' next week.

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Brendan Rodgers predicts Celtic Park will be ON FIRE against ... (Scottish Daily Record)

The 51-year-old was beaming at the final whistle after the 3-0 win over Hearts and waxed lyrical about the champions.

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We can have a bit of fun – Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers relishing ... (Limerick Leader)

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers looked forward to “a bit of fun” against Rangers after a 3-0 victory over Hearts set up what could be a derby to reme...

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Rodgers in Celtic 'have a bit of fun' Rangers remark (The Celtic Way)

The Parkhead boss dropped the remark after Celtic move six points clear of Rangers in the Scottish Premiership league table.

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Furuhashi's double inspires win over Hearts and extends Celtic's lead (The Guardian)

Kyogo Furuhashi struck two goals as Celtic's victory over Hearts maintained the prospect of a title party against Rangers.

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Celtic vs Hearts team news revealed as Rodgers names unchanged XI (The Celtic Way)

And Rodgers has selected an unchanged XI from the side that beat Dundee last time out. Joe Hart starts in goal with Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, ...

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Everyone At Celtic Is Ready For Next Week, But Especially Brendan ... (The Celtic Blog)

They came to Celtic Park to get in our faces and let us know they were there. Had they approached the recent Hampden semi-final in the same manner they might ...

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Brendan Rodgers receives Callum McGregor message loud and ... (67 Hail Hail)

Brendan Rodgers sounds like one of the happiest men in Scotland tonight after watching his combative Celtic team show up Hearts.

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Watching Glasgow Celtic putting on a show (thecelticstar.com)

Celtic finally produce the type of football we have been waiting all season for...

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Celtic 3-0 Hearts: Kyogo sends hosts six points clear of Rangers (sportsmax.tv)

Kyogo Furuhashi scored twice in the first half as Celtic defeated Hearts 3-0 on Saturday to move six...

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Kyogo sends Celtic six points clear of Rangers (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

Kyogo Furuhashi scored twice in the first half as Celtic defeated Hearts 3-0 to move six points clear of rivals Rangers in the Scottish Premiership title ...

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Kyogo at the double as Celts break Hearts (Celtic FC)

Scottish Premiership Saturday, May 4, 2024. Celtic Park, Hearts. CELTIC... 3 (Kyogo 4 & 21, O'Riley pen 87). HEARTS... 0. Celtic swept Hearts aside at ...

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Celtic put pressure on Rangers with comfortable win over Hearts (Limerick Leader)

Kyogo Furuhashi struck his first double of the season as Celtic's 3-0 victory over Hearts maintained the prospect of a title party against Rangers. The Ja.

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Match Report: Celtic 3-0 Hearts (Hearts FC)

A first half double from Kyogo and a late Matt O'Riley penalty saw Hearts fall to defeat at Parkhead on Saturday afternoon. Steven Naismith named an ...

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Greg Taylor adores the 'added edge' of this run of games (The Celtic Way)

Celtic full-back Greg Taylor looks forward to next weekend's Glasgow derby against Rangers in front of a full house at Celtic Park.

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Celtic put pressure on Rangers with comfortable win over Hearts (The Irish Times)

Kyogo Furuhashi scores twice as Brendan Rodgers's side move closer to third straight title.

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Celtic On This Day – 5th May – David Potter's Celtic Diary (thecelticstar.com)

The late, great Celtic Historian David Potter's Celtic Diary each morning on The Celtic Star looks back at key Celtic events and matches on this day ...

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ALEX'S ANGLE: PUTTING RANGERS FIRST (Celtic Quick News)

IT WAS a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment, but it was there on our TV screens for all to view. I was watching STV News on Friday evening when up popped the ...

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Rodgers in Celtic 'have a bit of fun' Rangers remark (The Celtic Way)

The Parkhead boss dropped the remark after Celtic move six points clear of Rangers in the Scottish Premiership league table.

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“It's been a while”… BBC Sportsound duo noticed something special ... (67 Hail Hail)

Commentator Liam McLeod said to former Celtic goalkeeper Pat Bonner mid-match: “I have to say, probably except for the Champions League when Celtic were ...

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Celtic hero Scott Brown skinned as Ayr star scores screamer (The Celtic Way)

The Ayr boss was taking part in the club's 'Play on the Park' match on Saturday afternoon. With their Championship campaign wrapped up on Friday evening, the ...

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Sandman's Definitive Ratings - Celtic v Clementine's Fluffers (thecelticstar.com)

'Vorfreude' -{n.} The joyful, intense anticipation that comes from imagining future pleasures.

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Ten-man Chord Celtic suffer hammer blow (Fingal Independent)

THREE quick-fire first-half goals for Kentstown Rovers set them up for victory at DIFE on Friday night as Chord Celtic suffered a heavy home defeat. Indeed the ...

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Something you don't usually see at Celtic Park (thecelticstar.com)

It was the St Georges Cross of England, not a flag you would associate with the Celtic supporters, or any other set of Scottish supporters outside theRangers, ...

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Today We Got Another Hystercial Anti-Celtic Screed From The ... (The Celtic Blog)

Yesterday, at his presser, Brendan Rodgers was asked if he thought that there was something of a celebratory atmosphere after the game.

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