Oct 31, 2015 at 12.30pm UK at ​Celtic Park
Celtic
3-1
Aberdeen
Griffiths (44', 53' pen.), Forrest (60')
FT(HT: 1-0)
Rooney (89')
Shinnie (30'), Taylor (53')

Ronny Deila delighted with Celtic display against Aberdeen

Celtic manager Ronny Deila looks on during the UEFA Champions League Qualifying play off first leg match, between Celtic FC and Malmo FF at Celtic Park on August 19, 2015
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Ronny Deila hails Celtic's performance after they beat Aberdeen to extend their lead in the Scottish Premiership.

Celtic manager Ronny Deila has claimed that his team should have scored more against Aberdeen in their 3-1 win on Saturday.

The Hoops are now seven points clear of the Dons after goals from Leigh Griffiths and James Forrest helped to a comfortable victory at Parkhead.

However, Deila has also praised his side's effort after coming through a congested period, in terms of fixtures.

He told reporters: "I'm a very happy man and proud because playing four games in nine days is tough. The way we played today was very good.

"We performed well for 90 minutes and we should have scored more. Aberdeen had rested and prepared themselves for a week and they had a better chance to get something but we showed we are the best team.

"Now we are seven points clear and that's very good as we head into November. Every game is quite close in the first half hour, whatever team you play."

Celtic have now won six of their opening seven home league games.

Nadir Ciftci of Celtic celebrates scoring with Stuart Armstrong of Celtic during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Motherwell and Celtic at Fir Park on October 17, 2015
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2Aberdeen35225860402071
3Hearts35179955371860
4St Johnstone35147145251149
5Motherwell35145164353-1047
6Ross County35135174957-844
7Dundee351114105251147
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10Hamilton AcademicalHamilton35109163960-2139
11Kilmarnock3598183857-1935
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