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Oxlade-Chamberlain's Debut Winner Keeps Celtic Title Hopes Alive

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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scored a dramatic 91st-minute winner on his Celtic debut to secure a 2-1 victory over Livingston at Celtic Park. The former Liverpool midfielder, who signed just four days earlier, curled home the decisive goal after coming off the bench in the 78th minute.

Marcelo Saracchi had opened the scoring for Celtic in the 15th minute, but Robbie Muirhead equalised from the penalty spot for Livingston in the 57th minute. The win keeps Celtic six points behind Hearts at the top of the Scottish Premiership table with a game in hand.

Celtic dominated the match with 24 shots and nine saves from Livingston goalkeeper Jerome Prior, but struggled to convert their chances until Oxlade-Chamberlain's late intervention. Manager Martin O'Neill praised the 30-year-old's impact, calling it "a great goal from a special player" as Celtic continue their pursuit of the league leaders.