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Scottish Premiership | Gameweek 37
May 15, 2024 at 7.30pm UK
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Idah (5'), Maeda (12'), Forrest (35'), O'Riley (51', 71')

Celtic destroy Kilmarnock to retain Scottish Premiership title

Celtic destroy Kilmarnock to retain Scottish Premiership title
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Celtic retain their Scottish Premiership crown thanks to a 5-0 thrashing of Kilmarnock, winning the title for the third year running.

Celtic have been crowned Scottish Premiership champions for the third year running thanks to a 5-0 thrashing of Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.

Brendan Rodgers's side could have wrapped up the title without kicking a ball on Tuesday night, but Rangers' comeback from two goals down to beat Dundee 5-2 delayed their coronation.

However, starting the day three points above the Gers, Celtic only required a draw at Kilmarnock to ensure their status as Scotland's top dogs, but they sealed their third straight crown in style.

Adam Idah started the goal rush in the fifth minute, before Daizen Maeda doubled Celtic's lead with 12 minutes gone and James Forrest put the champions three up before the break.

A second-half double from Matt O'Riley put the result beyond any doubt, and Celtic have now won the title in 12 of the last 13 seasons, the outlier being Rangers' success in the 2020-21 season.

Rodgers's side will conclude their triumphant campaign at home to St Mirren on Saturday, before attempting to complete the double when they clash with Old Firm rivals Rangers in the Scottish Cup final on May 25.

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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Celtic1614204444044
2RangersRangers1611232891935
3Aberdeen17104331211034
4Motherwell178272327-426
5Dundee UnitedDundee Utd176742519625
6St Mirren187382429-524
7Dundee175482730-319
8Hibernian184682430-618
9Kilmarnock184681935-1618
10Hearts1844102027-716
11Ross County183691435-2115
12St Johnstone1842122134-1314


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