Celtic back within a point of Rangers

Kilmarnock 0 Celtic 4: Celtic showed their intent ahead of Sunday’s Old Firm clash at Ibrox by thumping Kilmarnock in fine style…

Kilmarnock 0 Celtic 4:Celtic showed their intent ahead of Sunday's Old Firm clash at Ibrox by thumping Kilmarnock in fine style at Rugby Park.

A Kris Commons double and a Gary Hooper strike had the points tied up before the interval with Anthony Stokes notching a fourth at the start of the second half.

Neil Lennon’s side moved a point behind Rangers in the SPL standings, having played a game less.

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