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Hibs dropped back to the bottom of the table after passing up a host of presentable opportunities in Glasgow, with Kasper Schmeichel making several saves in the Celtic goal.

Arne Engels had put Celtic ahead in the sixth minute, with a Joe Newell own goal and a Kyogo Furuhashi strike making the points safe after half-time.

Celtic has not lost a domestic game since a 2-0 defeat to Hearts in early March, and it now holds a nine-point advantage over Aberdeen, which it beat 1-0 in midweek, at the top of the table.

Celtic gave up 14 shots worth 2.19 expected goals (xG), while attempting 21 worth 3.89 xG in an open game, with Rodgers subsequently acknowledging it was not at its best, particularly in defence.

"It was a great, great win for us on the back of a tough game in midweek," Rodgers said. "You can see where Hibs' confidence has improved and they had chances.

"We were nowhere near the level of our defending, even though we've kept a clean sheet and that's a huge testament to Kasper because we haven't given away much at all this season.

"Today we were just slightly off it and that gave them opportunities to score but, overall, I think to get the win and to keep winning really shows you the mental toughness and the character within the team."

Celtic is back in UEFA Champions League action against Dinamo Zagreb next week, before facing Old Firm rival Rangers in the Scottish League Cup final next weekend.