Celtic Survive St Johnstone Test to Make It Six Wins From Six Celtic Survive St Johnstone Test to Make It Six Wins From Six

Celtic Survive St Johnstone Test to Make It Six Wins From Six
Celtic Survive St Johnstone Test to Make It Six Wins From Six
Celtic FC continued their perfect start to the season with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over St Johnstone in Perth, making it six wins from six and strengthening their position at the top of the table.
It was far from a straightforward night for the champions, who had to work extremely hard for the three points. St Johnstone made life uncomfortable for Celtic and ensured that the visitors could never settle into the rhythm they would have wanted. There were nervy moments along the way, but Celtic ultimately showed the resilience required to come through a difficult away fixture.
The decisive moment came when Mika Baur stepped forward to become the hero. The attacker scored his first goal for Celtic, giving the champions the breakthrough they desperately needed and securing another valuable victory for Martin O’Neill’s side.
For Baur, it was a particularly memorable occasion. Scoring your first goal for a club is always special, but doing so in a difficult away match and helping your team maintain a perfect league record makes the moment even more significant. His goal could prove to be an important confidence boost as Celtic continue their demanding schedule.
O’Neill also used the match as an opportunity to manage his squad. Camilo Duran and Benjamin Nygren were rested, while Cameron Carter-Vickers was also absent from the squad. With a long season ahead, keeping key players fresh will be crucial, particularly with Celtic competing on several fronts.
One of the biggest positives of the evening was the return of Kieran Tierney. The Scotland international completed his comeback from injury with a late cameo, giving Celtic supporters another reason to be optimistic. His experience, quality and familiarity with the club could become extremely important as the campaign develops.
The victory also underlined something that champions need: the ability to win even when they are not at their best. Celtic did not produce a spectacular performance, but they found a way to get the job done. Those difficult one-goal victories can be just as valuable as convincing wins because they demonstrate character and defensive discipline.
The result means Celtic remain perfect after six league matches, while their lead at the top continues to grow. That early advantage could become increasingly important as the season progresses and pressure builds on the teams chasing them.
Interestingly, both of the big two came through their respective midweek fixtures unscathed, despite some nervous moments. Celtic can therefore look ahead with confidence, knowing they have maintained their winning momentum while also giving several important players valuable rest.
For Celtic fans, the message is simple: six games, six wins, top of the table and another three points secured. It may not have been pretty, but champions know that sometimes survival matters more than style.
Mika Baur’s first Celtic goal has delivered another crucial victory — and the champions are showing no signs of slowing down. 🍀🏆
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