"There is no denying that Celtic, under Nancy, are exciting to watch. There are shades of Ange Postecoglou's "we never stop" attitude at the top end of the pitch. They look like they don't care how many goals they concede, they'll just score more. In the first half against Livingston they generated an xG (expected goals) of 3.52 from 13 shots, four of which were on target. They had 11 shots inside Livingston's box and and created five big chances."
"In defence, Celtic looked exposed and gave Livingston far too many opportunities in front of goal - Montano's eight-minute brace being the prime example. They allowed Livingston 13 shots across the 90 minutes, eight of which came from inside their own penalty area and six of those from Montano - the most he has had in a game since 2023. Did I mention he was playing at left-back? Livingston attempted 31 crosses - far higher than their season average of 19"
"They managed four goals and probably could have had even more. The win over Aberdeen last weekend was similar. In the second half at Livingston, Celtic had just over 60 per cent possession and a further five shots but did not look as threatening. Since Nancy took over there has been a deluge of chances in domestic games, but they have also looked vulnerable at the other end."
Celtic won 4-2 at Livingston in a chaotic first half that produced all six goals. The visitors fell behind early, recovered to 2-2 within ten minutes, then took a 4-2 lead by 38 minutes. Celtic generated an xG of 3.52 from 13 first-half shots, with 11 efforts inside the box and five big chances. The performance echoed an attacking, high-press approach that creates abundant opportunities. Defensive lapses left the team exposed, allowing Livingston 13 shots, eight inside the penalty area, including an eight-minute brace from Montano, who operated at left-back. Livingston attempted 31 crosses.
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