{"id":380,"date":"2026-05-10T14:08:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T14:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agajahub.com\/?p=380"},"modified":"2026-05-10T14:08:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T14:08:20","slug":"maedas-masterclass-sutton-crowns-celtic-forward-the-best-in-the-league","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agajahub.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/10\/maedas-masterclass-sutton-crowns-celtic-forward-the-best-in-the-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Maeda\u2019s Masterclass: Sutton Crowns Celtic Forward the Best in the League"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\u200bFollowing a pulsating 3-1 victory for Celtic over Rangers at Parkhead, former Hoops striker Chris Sutton has labeled Daizen Maeda the undisputed best in his position in the Scottish Premiership. In a match that swung the title race back toward the East End of Glasgow, Maeda\u2019s relentless energy and clinical finishing proved to be the difference.
\u200bDespite falling behind early to a Mikey Moore opener, Celtic roared back, with Maeda spearheading the charge. The Japanese international turned the game on its head in the second half, scoring twice in three minutes. His second goal\u2014a stunning, looping overhead kick\u2014left 60,000 fans in raptures and the Rangers defense in tatters.
\u200b”There is no one in this league who can do what Maeda does,” Sutton declared. “His work rate is legendary, but his technical quality today was on another level. That bicycle kick was world-class. When it comes to high-intensity wide players, he is the benchmark in Scotland.”
\u200bMaeda\u2019s brace not only secured Celtic’s first league win over their rivals since 2024 but also moved Martin O’Neill’s side to within a point of league leaders Hearts. With the title now potentially decided on the final day, Maeda has once again proven to be Celtic’s man for the big occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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