A home win would secure a place in the Champions League play-off round and maintain hopes of a place in the top eight.

Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes: "We wanted to come here, with the odds stacked against us, and be competitive. We had a dressing room full of belief. "We came here depleted and it didn't help much when we have two injuries in the first half.

Celtic's intent was clear from the off. Nicolas Kuhn raced clear within 20 seconds, took a heavy touch, and caught Robbie McCrorie in the face, with the goalkeeper having to be replaced by Kieran O'Hara. Despite that blow, the visitors almost struck first. Fraser Murray won a free-kick, took it and his curling shot thudded off the crossbar.

German winger Nicolas Kuhn was back to his best at Parkhead on Saturday and was unlucky not to find himself on the scoresheet.

The Scottish Cup defence for the Celts gets underway tomorrow (January 18) with Kilmarnock the visitors to Paradise. It’s a first meeting in the Scottish Cup in 15 years for the two sides, as

Callum McGregor couldn't believe Celtic only beat Kilmarnock by one goal as he hailed his side's 'unbelievable' attacking play.

The match itself was a tighter affair than most had expected, but Rodgers was just happy that his team managed to get over the line

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The keeper was injured in the first 30 seconds of the match following a collision with Celtic star Nicolas Kuhn

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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers: "I don't think the scoreline reflected the game and the dominance in the game but if you don't finish your chances and opportunities Kilmarnock are a team that can hurt you,