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Celtic were on top right from the start and Thistle keeper Kenny Arthur had to make a smart save after three minutes to keep out a header from Bobo Balde.
The breakthrough came ten minutes before the interval when Thompson's cross was flicked on by Kennedy and headed back across goal by Larsson for Sutton to head home from five yards. Celtic doubled their lead four minutes later with Thompson again the creator. The Englishman floated an inviting free-kick to the back post and Varga arrived to head back across goal and into the net off the post.
The second half was just five minutes old when Kenny Milne foolishly barged Kennedy over in the penalty area and Sutton swept home the spot kick.
Thistle hit back in the 55th minute when Britton was first to react after Celtic keeper Douglas had blocked a fierce shot from Billy Gibson.
Former Celtic favourite Jorge Cadete, who agreed a one-month deal with the Jags this week, was introduced after 64 minutes and the veteran Portuguese striker displayed a few nice touches.
The Jags were giving a much better account of themselves as the game went on but a lapse in concentration allowed Varga to score a free header from a Thompson corner in the 80th minute.
In the dying stages Cadete was given a glimpse of goal but his powerful shot was pushed away by Douglas.

Trivia

Celtic established a new Scottish record of 24 consecutive league wins.
McBride and Britton lined-up for Thistle, and Bonnes and Cadete were on the bench.

Teams

Partick Thistle:-
Arthur, Billy Gibson, Ian Ross, Madaschi, Murray, Milne, McBride (Cadete 65), Mitchell (Andy Gibson 53), Rowson, Britton (Bonnes 80), Grady.

Subs not used:- Langfield, Chiarini.

Goal:- Britton 55.

Booked:- Milne



Celtic:-
Douglas, Kennedy, Varga, Balde, McNamara, Petrov, Lennon (Lambert 83), Pearson (Maloney 75), Thompson, Larsson, Sutton (Sylla 83).

Subs not used:- Marshall, Valgaeren.

Goals:- Sutton 34, Varga 38, Sutton 52 pen, Varga 81.

Referee:- K Clark

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