HAPPY DAIZ

Maeda and McGregor star for Hoops

- SCOTT MCDERMOTT

After recovering from their derby loss to see off Hearts yesterday - it's only a matter of time before it's champagne bottles they're popping.

The champions might have looked edgy early on against the Jambos - maybe even a bit fragile after that Rangers game.

But it didn't take long for Brendan Rodgers' team to find a rhythm and get their swagger back.

A brace from red-hot Daizen Maeda and a goal from Jota secured another three points en route to their fourth straight league flag.

There's a reason why Celtic get the chance to dine at Europe's top table every year. It's because when it comes to the bread and butter games in Scotland - no-one can get near them.

They proved it again here.

Rodgers was able to call on his captain, Callum McGregor, as he returned from injury.

He was badly missed in the Old Firm defeat and the difference he made yesterday was tangible.