Celtic: The games that won the 2023-24 Scottish Premiership title

Fast forward to late December.

Celtic had been beaten in consecutive matches earlier in the month and Rangers were building up a head of steam under Beale’s replacement, Philippe Clement.

The Belgian was still unbeaten and had claimed the League Cup. The visitors were in confident mood, albeit were five points back with two games in hand.

A first-half Paulo Bernardo goal settled any Celtic nerves and an outstanding Kyogo strike put the hosts well in control.

A late James Tavernier free-kick gave Rangers hope after they had lost Leon Balogun to a red card but an equaliser proved elusive.

With another win in their next game against St Mirren, Rodgers’ side went into the winter break comfortably top of the table.