What exactly happened with Hogh and the near own-goal?

A dangerous cross ricocheted into the area and Hogh was left vulnerable, but Nygren slid in to take the final touch, making it an attacker’s goal rather than an own-goal for the keeper.

Was Celtic's performance worrying despite the win?

Yes — they dominated possession but lacked cutting edge and showed lapses in transition that could be exploited by stronger opposition, so the victory is more a warning than reassurance.

Nygren's Touch Turns Narrow Day into Warning Shot for Celtic's Title Defence

Celtic opened their title defence with a nervy 1-0 victory, a tidy late touch from Nygren turning a dangerous scramble into the winning strike and conveniently absolving opposition keeper Hogh of an embarrassing own-goal. The win at Livingston was less a statement than a reminder: possession-heavy, but missing the clinical edge that wins trophies.

Brendan Rodgers' side controlled the ball for long spells but repeatedly failed to find a killer final pass until Nygren's intervention. The forward's finish was both opportunistic and necessary, underlining why Celtic need men who can finish messy chances when the elegant patterns break down.

Hogh had a moment to forget when a cross bounced dangerously, only for Nygren to slide in and take the goal as his own; it was a small mercy for the keeper but an uncomfortable warning sign for both sides. Defensively Celtic were solid but not dominant — moments of laxity in transition will be punished more ruthlessly deeper into the season.

The Guru sees the result as useful but not decisive: Celtic begin with three points, not a clean bill of health. If they shore up the midfield creativity and add one proven finisher, they will still be favourites to retain the crown; until then, take this win as a cautionary opening act rather than a coronation.