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Celtic Get the Three Points, but Questions Remain After Narrow Kilmarnock Win

Celtic got the job done against Kilmarnock, but this was hardly the convincing performance supporters would have wanted…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 9:16 PM
Celtic Get the Three Points, but Questions Remain After Narrow Kilmarnock Win
Key Things to Know
  • Aodhán Ó Conchobhair argues Celtic's narrow 1-0 victory over Kilmarnock leaves major questions despite securing three points.
  • Liam Scales scored the decisive goal to keep Celtic four points clear atop the Premiership.
  • Benjamin Nygren failed to extend the lead after Kilmarnock goalkeeper Nico Mantl saved his second-half penalty.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Celtic secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Kilmarnock to maintain a four-point advantage at the top of the Premiership, courtesy of a goal from Liam Scales. However, writer Aodhán Ó Conchobhair argues that the unconvincing performance leaves lingering questions for manager Martin O'Neill despite the club taking all three points.

The writer criticizes Benjamin Nygren's missed second-half penalty and questions O'Neill's decision to omit winger Haissem Hassan from the matchday squad. Additionally, striker Kasper Høgh saw a first-half finish disallowed following a VAR review, though Ó Conchobhair highlighted the Danish forward's encouraging overall performance.

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