The game was well balanced until The Hoops squeezed in front through John Hartson, with Larsson making the points safe with a headed second.

"It was a sweet win. We were a bit fortunate in the beginning and it would have been tough if we had fallen 0-1 down," claimed the prolific marksman.

Larsson was also full of praise for his Welsh strike partner.

"I must say John Hartson's bicycle kick was really beautiful. That was a strong effort."

The super Swede is well aware how vital it is for his Celtic team not to drop points in the two-horse race for the Scottish title.

"We need to win all the time to keep the pressure on Rangers, the league is long and won't be decided until the spring."

The win left Martin O'Neill's side a point behind Rangers who play their game in hand on Sunday.