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Rangers legend names key Celtic title advantage despite Old Firm defeat

Celtic still have a key advantage in the title race despite their Old Firm slip-ups, according to a former Rangers star.

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 11:45 AM
Rangers legend names key Celtic title advantage despite Old Firm defeat
Key Things to Know
  • Ian Durrant stated Celtic still hold the Premiership title advantage despite two straight Old Firm losses.
  • Rangers defeated Celtic 3-0 in the Premier Sports Cup and 1-0 in the league.
  • Celtic's lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership has been reduced to two points.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rangers legend Ian Durrant believes Celtic maintain the advantage in the Scottish Premiership title race despite consecutive Old Firm defeats. Celtic recently lost 3-0 against Rangers at Ibrox in the Premier Sports Cup before suffering a 1-0 league defeat at Celtic Park, narrowing their lead at the top of the table to two points.

Concerns have emerged regarding Celtic's recent form, with manager Martin O'Neill hinting he could walk away if issues persist ahead of midfield reinforcements in January. However, Durrant noted that Rangers still face numerous difficult matches ahead given their history of late-season struggles.

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