Celtic move level at top

Celtic have kept their Scottish Premiership title hopes alive with a hard-fought 3-1 win over Falkirk, moving level on points with leaders Hearts.

Daizen Maeda delivered a masterclass performance, scoring twice and setting up another to inspire the defending champions at Parkhead.

Manager Martin O'Neill praised Maeda's impact, noting that the Japanese forward has rediscovered his best form at a critical juncture in the season.

Despite a spirited display from Falkirk, Celtic's superior quality in the final third proved decisive as the title race enters its final stages.