Celtic win their first match in the Wilfried Nancy era
Celtic entered their home match against Aberdeen following four consecutive losses, which included a League Cup final defeat to St. Mirren.
Celtic were in their worst run of form since 1978, and were looking to end their poor spell with a win against Aberdeen.
Aberdeen travelled to Celtic Park having the best form out of any Scottish Premiership side in their last five matches, picking up 13 points from a possible 15.
Jimmy Thelin's side were sixth prior to kick-off in Glasgow, and were aiming to win to move fifth in the league.
48-year-old Wilfried Nancy has had a difficult start to life as Celtic manager, losing all of his opening four. In their last four games, the Bhoys have scored three goals and conceded 10.
The hosts took the lead in the first half through Benjamin Nygren, who scored his first goal for Celtic since October.
The Hoops were given more confidence just before half-time, as 20-year-old Dylan Lobban was sent off in the third minute of added time.
With just over 15 minutes left to play, Aberdeen, with 10 men, drew themselves level thanks to Sweden's Kenan Bilalovic.
Celtic were looking at their fifth game in a row without a win, but Kieran Tierney stepped up and scored the third goal in the match and gave Nancy's side the lead again.
Celtic created numerous chances throughout the game and failed to capitalise until late in the match, as James Forrest scored his team's third, giving Celtic three points.
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