It was business as usual for Celtic as they stormed to another victory in the Scottish Premiership.
Callum McGregor opened the scoring before Jota added a second and then, after the break, Adam Idah got in on the act with a brilliant strike to seal a convincing 3-0 win in Glasgow over Dundee United.
The Tangerines did not muster much of a challenge in attack with Kasper Schmeichel bafflingly being described as “lazy” during the action.
But the points were in the bag and that’s the most important thing to ensure Celts keep a 16-point lead at the Premiership summit with Rangers not playing until tomorrow at Tynecastle in what could be a difficult afternoon for Philippe Clement’s strugglers.
It was 90 minutes or so of domination from the league leaders vs Jim Goodwin’s men and during co-commentary duties for Celtic TV, Peter Grant singled one player in green and white out for praise.
Jota was given a ‘special shoutout’ by Peter Grant
“A special shout out has to go to Jota,” the former midfielder and Celtic coach explained.
“(He) took his goal well and every time he’s on the ball it looks like something could happen.”
Jota did indeed finish well to make it 2-0 before half-time as he cut in from the left-hand side to bend a slick finish beyond goalkeeper Jack Walton.
It was a brilliant goal to add to his tally after he netted vs Motherwell and cried happy tears at Fir Park.
The playmaker has not missed a beat since he departed the club for Al-Ittihad and then Rennes before he made a sensational return to the Scottish giants back in January.
It was so important for Jota to find a club where he feels at home and Celtic certainly provide the player with that feeling.
What Jota said about his Celtic return
Upon his comeback he said: “It’s very nostalgic for me because it was such an amazing feeling and all the moments that I felt through my two seasons here, and I’m just delighted to be back.
“I’m really excited and I just can’t wait to start.
“The best thing in Glasgow, besides Celtic obviously, is the people and I feel like I need a place with soul, where I feel at home. This is definitely something I was looking for, and I think there is no better match than Celtic.
“I’m so excited. The last year-and-a-half has had its ups and downs, but that’s life and that’s how football is. Now I just can’t wait to work hard, to get along with the lads again and just to flow.
