Celtic captain Callum McGregor thinks his team could have been more ruthless in front of goal against their city rivals on Sunday afternoon.
The skipper was key as the Hoops strolled to a dominant 3-0 victory over Rangers.
It was a professional performance from the Bhoys, who are now five points clear of the Ibrox club just four games into the league season.
In the eyes of McGregor, they asserted their dominance of Scottish football on Sunday and were unfortunate not to score more goals.
He got on the scoresheet with 15 minutes to go with a screamer, but there were other opportunities which the champions passed up.
Indeed, Reo Hatate should have burst the net when the ball fell to him at the back post, while Paulo Bernardo should have put more power into his tame effort in first-half stoppage time.
Celtic need to be more clinical in front of goal, but nothing should be taken away from their controlling display.
“The performance, quality of goals, quality of defending, the way the team worked for each other, it had a bit of everything and we were probably unlucky not to get more goals”, said McGregor (hellorayo).
“I think we’re a good side. I think Rangers are a good side as well, they probably have a little bit more possession than what they have had in previous games.
“But there’s more than one way to win a football match, and especially in transition today, I thought we were outstanding.
“We were so dangerous, got three, probably could have got four or five really if we look after the ball in that transition moment.”
Celtic have started the 2024/25 season impeccably. They have yet to concede in the league and are running riot on the domestic front.
Their real test will come in the Champions League, which kicks off in just over a fortnight.
On paper, the Hoops’ draw looks favourable, but they do come up against a recent Champions League finalist, the current Europa League winners, and two Europa Conference League semi-finalists from 2023/24.
It will be engrossing to see how Celtic cope given their clear improvements from last term.
