Celtic beat Rangers 2-1 at Parkhead to consolidate their place at the top of the cinch Premiership.
Brilliant strikes from Paulo Bernardo and Kyogo Furuhashi put the hosts into a commanding position which seemed to be strengthened by Leon Balogun’s red card.
However, James Tavernier’s superb free-kick sparked a late fightback from Rangers in an exciting finale.
Here are five things we learned from the final Glasgow derby of 2023.
Don’t write off Kyogo Furuhashi
KYOGO ON HIS LEFT! #CELRAN | #cinchPrem | #COYBIG
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) December 30, 2023
The Japan striker had only scored twice in his previous 14 matches but continued his impressive record against Rangers when he swept a magnificent effort into the top corner from 22 yards. The pass looked on but he showed he had lost none of his confidence as he netted his seventh goal in his last six starts in the derby.
Maik Nawrocki was ready
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