Currently, Celtic and Rangers are separated by just three points at the top of the Scottish Premiership, showing how quickly the title race can change in a matter of weeks.
Celtic had a comfortable seven-point lead going into December and the winter break, but slip-ups against Kilmarnock, Motherwell, and Hearts allowed Rangers to snatch the top spot.
In a surprising turn of events, Philippe Clement’s team suffered losses to Ross County and a draw with Dundee, allowing Celtic to take control heading into the top-six split.
Despite the upcoming Glasgow Derby at Celtic Park, the race for the title is still wide open.
In a surprising admission, Graeme Souness stated that Celtic are now the favorites for the title. This comes as a shock coming from a staunch Rangers supporter, especially considering his previous confidence in his team’s abilities.
Souness also hinted that achieving a positive result at Celtic Park may be challenging for this Rangers side. This is unexpected, as the derby matches are typically unpredictable regardless of form.
Additionally, Souness mentioned that he felt there was little difference between the two teams in the recent 2-1 defeat. However, Celtic seemed to be in control of the match until Rangers scored a late free-kick.
With league action returning this weekend, Brendan Rodgers will be aiming for a win against Hearts to extend the lead over Rangers to six points. This would put added pressure on Rangers ahead of their challenging fixture against Kilmarnock in Glasgow.
