Celtic FC responded to their derby defeat with a commanding 4-0 thrashing of Dundee United at Celtic Park in the Scottish Premiership on January 10, 2026. The champions produced a dominant display to return to winning ways and reassert their authority at the summit of the league. Celtic were ahead within ten minutes through a close-range finish and never looked back, adding a second with a spectacular long-range strike before halftime. The second half saw more of the same, with Celtic adding two more goals through a header from a corner and a neat finish after a defensive error. Dundee United were overwhelmed and failed to register a single shot on target, as Celtic's possession and pressure were relentless. The victory restored Celtic's healthy lead at the top of the table, while the heavy defeat was a major setback for Dundee United's goal difference in their fight for survival. Celtic's manager said it was the perfect response, and the Dundee United coach apologized to the traveling fans for the performance.