Celtic FC extended their lead with 9 clear points at the top of the Scottish Premier League with a hard-fought win over Motherwell.
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Gary Hooper scored the crucial goal from close range just as it looked as though neither team would find the net despite a plethora of opportunities.
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Moments earlier Tom Hateley saw his penalty saved by Fraser Forster after Kelvin Wilson's foul on Jamie Murphy.
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It means Celtic head into a winter break with a commanding lead at the top as they seek to defend their SPL title.
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They set the tone for the opening period as the home side bombarded Randolph's goal.
They are doing very well in their league right about now. They better watch their back though