After all the chaos and controversy Celtic turned on the style at Murrayfield to book a place in the final of the Betfred Cup.
League leaders Hearts had no answer to the power play of the cup holders as they laid siege on the fragile Hearts defence after the break.
The Edinburgh side were fortunate to escape with just a 3-0 defeat but will be wary of Saturday’s trip through to the west to visit the champions in their own backyard.
Scott Sinclair and Ryan Christie demonstrated once again how well Brendan Rodgers understands the game with both substitutes having a major influence on the outcome of the game.
When Sinclair converted from the penalty spot Celtic stepped up a gear or two to take control of the match with the 30,000 fans who had traveled through from the west loving every minute of the action.
After a sluggish start to the season it looks like the bhoys have rediscovered their form, Hearts won’t be the last team to suffer with their lead at the top of the table under threat on Saturday against a Celtic side that is scenting a run of form to blow away the early pretenders to their trophies.