Celtic reclaims the top spot in the Scottish Premiership with a solid victory over Livingston, setting the stage for an exciting showdown in the upcoming Glasgow Derby against their rivals at Ibrox next Sunday.

The win, timely as it is, could have been more significant if a penalty had been awarded to Celtic in the first half when Livingston’s Mikey Devlin clearly fouled Kyogo Furuhashi in the penalty box. Despite the apparent foul, VAR official Alan Muir and pundit Kris Boyd caused a stir with their differing views on the incident, leading to a heated debate with former players Chris Sutton and Robert Snodgrass.

Sutton, expressing disbelief at the decision, insisted it was a clear penalty based on the contact and Kyogo’s advantage in reaching the ball first. Boyd, on the other hand, stood firm in his view that the incident was not “clear and obvious,” sparking a back-and-forth discussion among the pundits about the legitimacy of the penalty claim.

Boyd’s contentious stance on the incident is nothing new, as he often finds himself at odds with Celtic-related decisions, adding another layer of intrigue to his punditry. Despite the controversy, Celtic remains focused on the crucial upcoming match at Ibrox, aiming to ensure their key players are in prime condition for what promises to be a pivotal moment in the title race.