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Kyogo Furuhashi Leads Celtic to Victory Over St Johnstone: Rodgers Calls for More Competition

Brendan Rodgers - Celtic FC - Football - Kyogo Furuhashi - Scottish Premiership - St Johnstone

Exciting win for Celtic as Kyogo Furuhashi shines on the pitch! Brendan Rodgers demands more competition for his forwards.

Celtic soared to the top of the Scottish Premiership with an impressive 3-1 win over St Johnstone, thanks to Kyogo Furuhashi's stellar performance that left manager Brendan Rodgers calling for more competition amongst his forwards. The match at Celtic Park was dominated by the home team, with goals from Kyogo, Nicolas Kuhn, and a late strike by James Forrest sealing the victory. Rodgers praised Kyogo Furuhashi's excellence on the field, highlighting his impact in the win.

Despite a strong start from St Johnstone, it quickly turned into one-way traffic towards their goal in the first half, leading to Celtic's convincing victory. The team's aim to reclaim the top spot in the Scottish Premiership was achieved, pushing them ahead of their Glasgow rivals, Rangers. The match showcased Celtic's determination to secure their position as frontrunners in the league.

In a witty reference to Celtic's victory, a post-match analysis by Sandman's Definitive Ratings humorously likened the team's success to Saint Patrick keeping snakes out of Ireland, drawing parallels to their triumph over Benfica. The article resonated with fans and added a light-hearted touch to the intense competition.

As Celtic basks in their triumph, fans eagerly anticipate the next fixtures to see if Kyogo Furuhashi and the team can maintain their top position. The Scottish Premiership continues to heat up as the title race intensifies, promising more thrilling matches and memorable moments for football enthusiasts.

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Celtic go top as Kyogo inspires win over St Johnstone (BBC Sport)

Celtic's forwards "need competition" said manager Brendan Rodgers after Kyogo Furuhashi made an "excellent" return to the team in victory over St Johnstone ...

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MATCH REPORT | Celtic 3-1 Saints | St Johnstone Football Club (St Johnstone)

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'Excellent' Kyogo Furuhashi earns praise of Celtic boss Brendan ... (sportsmax.tv)

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers hailed the โ€œexcellentโ€ Kyogo Furuhashi after the recalled striker sco...

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Celtic 3-1 St Johnstone: Kyogo on target as Scottish Premiership ... (Sky Sports)

Report as Celtic beat St Johnstone 3-1 at Celtic Park; goals from Kyogo, Nicolas Kuhn and substitute James Forrest seal the win for the hosts; Connor Smith ...

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Celtic vs St Johnstone team news for Premiership clash revealed (The Celtic Way)

The hosts are aiming to return to the top of the Scottish Premiership table, at least overnight, with victory at Parkhead. Title rivals Rangers currently ...

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Celtic retake top spot in Scottish Premiership (The Sun Daily)

GLASGOW: Celtic moved to the top of the Scottish Premiership with a 3-1 win over St. Johnstone on Saturday, edging them one point ahead of Glasgow riv...

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Sandman's Definitive Ratings - Celtic v St Alistair Rightback (thecelticstar.com)

"Yes, Saint Patrick is most famed for the legend of him keeping the snakes out of Ireland. Much like Benfica last Thursday night.

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