Celtic beat Dons to win title

Celtic secured their fifth consecutive league title with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over nearest rivals Aberdeen at Celtic Park on Sunday.

Two first half goals from Patrick Roberts and a second half strike from Mikael Lustig looked to have set the Hoops on course for a comfortable afternoon’s work in Glasgow.

However, a spirited second half fightback from the Dons, which included goals from Niall McGinn and Andy Considine, ensured a nervy finish for the champions.  

Victory secures Ronny Deila a final piece of silverware before his departure from the club at the end of the season.

Aberdeen finish as runners-up in the division for the second consecutive season under manager Derek McInnes.

It was the visitors that started the better of the two sides and should have gone ahead inside the opening minutes when McGinn mishit a shot wide when unmarked inside the six-yard box.

That chance sparked Celtic into life and the home side took the lead in spectacular fashion just minutes later.

After cutting in from the right-hand side, …

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