Celtic have wrapped up a third consecutive Premiership title and a 12th in 13 years with a convincing 5-0 at Kilmarnock.
Brendan Rodgers’ side needed just a point from their final two games to see off Rangers’ challenge and they made quick work of their first attempt at Rugby Park on Thursday (AEST).
Goals from Adam Idah and Daizen Maeda had Celtic two ahead inside 12 minutes and James Forrest added a third before halftime.
Midfielder Matt O’Riley netted a second-half double to take his league goal tally to 17.
“Firstly, the performance of the team was amazing. I am so proud of how they dealt with pressure over the last few months and how they stepped up against a Kilmarnock team that is coached so well and is so organised,” Rodgers said.
“To play the game to that level, tactically, with speed, everything I want in a team. I have always had speed, creativity, unpredictability, power. It was so good and it was a joy to watch. To make us champions, I’m so proud.
“I would have probably been dreaming of that moment over the time I was away and hoping it would happen again. It’s a really good feeling.”
Elsewhere, Lawrence Shankland scored his 30th Hearts goal of the season to earn a 2-2 draw away to St Mirren.
St Johnstone and Ross County’s battle to avoid the relegation playoff will go to the last day after Saints striker Adama Sidibeh grabbed a dramatic last-gasp leveller in a 1-1 draw at McDiarmid Park.
Managerless Hibernian ensured a winning Easter Road send-off for long-serving duo Paul Hanlon and Lewis Stevenson.
Myziane Maolida’s penalty and a double from Socceroos winger Martin Boyle helped them defeat Motherwell 3-0.
Aberdeen’s revival under interim manager Peter Leven continued as they secured a fourth consecutive win with a 5-1 hammering of relegated Livingston, for whom Tete Yengi, the younger brother of Socceroo Kusini, scored a penalty.
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