James Forrest inspires Celtic to hard-fought victory at Dundee; Hoops restore three-point lead over Rangers at the top of the Scottish Premiership

In a thrilling Scottish Premiership clash, James Forrest inspired Celtic to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Dundee, helping the Hoops restore their three-point lead over rivals Rangers at the top of the table. Forrest, making his first start in five months, proved to be the difference maker as his two goals secured the crucial win for Celtic.

The match began with both teams eager to secure the three points, with Celtic looking to respond to Rangers’ earlier victory. Forrest wasted no time in making an impact, with his sumptuous volley giving Celtic the lead at the half-hour mark. Despite a second-half onslaught from Dundee, Forrest added his second goal in the 67th minute, showcasing his skill and composure in front of goal.

Dundee fought back with Antonio Portales pulling one back on 74 minutes, setting up a tense finale. However, Celtic held on to secure the victory and maintain their lead at the top of the table with four games remaining in the season.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers praised Forrest’s performance, highlighting his importance to the team’s success over the years. Dundee manager Tony Docherty also commended his team’s effort, expressing pride in their performance despite the loss.

Former Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew and Sky Sports pundits James McFadden and Kris Boyd all lauded Forrest’s impact on the game, emphasizing his professionalism and value to the team.

With both teams looking ahead to their next matches, Dundee will face St Mirren while Celtic will host Hearts. The title race in the Scottish Premiership continues to heat up, with Celtic determined to maintain their lead and secure another championship victory.