Celtic’s grip on the Scottish Premiership table is strong heading into the final five matches of the season after Rangers blew a big chance away to Dundee on Wednesday night.
A victory for Philippe Clement’s side would have reduced the deficit to just one point behind league leaders Celtic but Rangers failed to win for the third successive top-flight fixture.
The Ibrox side were poor in the 0-0 draw at Dens Park. Both sides had opportunities to get that all-important opening goal but there was a real lack of quality and composure on display across the 90 minutes.
A draw for Brendan Rodgers’ Bhoys at Ibrox, followed by a Rangers defeat in Dingwall against Ross County and tonight’s result has completely transformed the complexion of the title race compared to just a couple of weeks ago.
Celtic – three points ahead – are now favourites to see out the final five matches and win the title for the third season in a row after two previous winning Premiership campaigns under Ange Postecoglou.
Celtic’s five-game title gauntlet
The Bhoys are in Scottish Cup action this weekend against Aberdeen at Hampden but will be back on league duty next Sunday 28th April away to Dundee.
There are then home matches against Hearts and Rangers to contend with. After that, we could have a much clearer picture of where the silverware is heading this season.
The final week of the season will see Celtic travel to Kilmarnock on Wednesday 15th May before hosting St Mirren last on 18th May.
Nothing is won yet, of course. There could well be more twists and turns ahead in this title race. But Celtic have it all in their own hands having watched their rivals succumb to real pressure over the last few days.
Rodgers needs to ensure his side stays motivated and hungry. Complacency can’t creep into performances as they have done on previous occasions this season. Let’s finish this off Bhoys!