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Celtic End Three-Game Losing Run with Win at Motherwell
Celtic returned to the top of the William Hill Premiership on Saturday, defeating Motherwell 2-0 at Fir Park to ease mounting pressure on Celtic Manager Martin O'Neill.
O'Neill's side entered the match aiming to stem a three-game losing streak after Rangers temporarily leapfrogged them at the summit earlier on Saturday, intensifying the need for a decisive result.
Camilo Duran opened the scoring in the ninth minute with a strike from 19 yards, while Benjamin Nygren added a second goal in the 58th minute to secure victory.
Portuguese winger Jota made his long-awaited return from a 533-day absence in the 73rd minute, while travelling supporters displayed banners criticizing Celtic majority shareholder Dermot Desmond throughout the match.
Before kick-off, fans paid tribute to Danny McGrain following his Alzheimer's diagnosis and honored late former Well chairman Brian McCafferty with a minute's applause.
Kasper Høgh provided an assist for Benjamin Nygren in Celtic's 2-0 win over Motherwell. Portuguese Jota made a comeback on the pitch after being injured for a year and a half, and even celebrated his 100th game anniversary