Celtic’s Reo Hatate was hailed by Matthew Fulton for his performance against Kilmarnock.

The Lowdown: Celtic victory

Celtic stretched their lead at the top of the SPFL to 12 points following a 2-0 win against Killie at Parkhead.

Goals six minutes apart at either side of half-time through Jota and an own goal from Ash Taylor were enough to extend the Bhoys' 100% league record at Parkhead this campaign and extend their domestic unbeaten streak, which dates back to September.

Ange Postecoglou’s side have put more pressure on Rangers, who face a trip to Dundee United on Sunday.

The Latest: Fulton raves over Hatate

One key player for the Hoops today who yet again caught the eye was centre-midfielder Hatate, who received the highest rating from Fulton’s player ratings on GlasgowLive with a 9/10 display.

He wrote: “A sublime eye for a pass shown by the opener and a good cross for Kyogo for the second. A good few efforts of his own. An all-round effortless showing.”

The Verdict: Star man

The 25-year-old added his fifth assist of the season as he set up Jota’s opener to put Celtic on their way.

According to Sofascore, Hatate completed 59 passes at a success of 81% with four key completed passes - the highest of any player on the pitch.

Despite losing possession 18 times, it just highlights how direct and expansive the Japanese’s play was today as he embodied the playmaking role for Postecoglou.

Making his 14th SPFL start in a row, Hatate again proved his importance to the side as he notched his ninth goal involvement of the campaign so far as Celtic look destined to record back-to-back titles come May.