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SPL roundup: Celtic increase lead to 18 points

SPL roundup: Celtic increase lead to 18 points
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Celtic go 18 points clear at the top of the SPL thanks to a 3-1 win over second-placed Inverness Caledonian Thistle.

Celtic moved 18 points clear at the top of the Scottish Premier League after they beat nearest rivals Inverness Caledonian Thistle 3-1.

Kris Commons, Rami Gershon and Miku all scored for the Hoops as they underlined their superiority in this division.

Former Manchester City player Willo Flood grabbed a goal in Dundee United's 3-1 win over 10-man Hearts.

Fraser Kerr and Keith Lashley also saw red in the final five minutes for Motherwell as Kilmarnock beat the third-placed side 2-0.

In the other fixture, Aberdeen and St. Mirren played out a goalless draw at Pittodrie.

Results in full: Inverness Caledonian Thistle 1-3 Celtic, Aberdeen 0-0 St. Mirren, Dundee United 3-1 Hearts, Kilmarnock 2-0 Motherwell

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2RangersRangers26175454203456
3Aberdeen26115103439-538
4Dundee UnitedDundee Utd2610793231137
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7Kilmarnock2687113141-1031
8Motherwell2694133045-1531
9Hearts2686123536-130
10Ross County2678112747-2029
11Dundee2676133855-1727
12St Johnstone2663172951-2221


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