Chris Sutton tears Celtic apart after Rangers defeat with brutal ‘lucky to lose’ verdict

Chris Sutton has torn into Celtic after Rangers won 1-0 at Parkhead on Sunday. Martin O’Neill’s side have now lost twice to Rangers in seven…

Published: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 1:12 PM
Chris Sutton tears Celtic apart after Rangers defeat with brutal ‘lucky to lose’ verdict
Key Things to Know
  • Rangers defeated Celtic 1-0 at Parkhead on Sunday.
  • Former striker Chris Sutton criticized Celtic's lack of midfield physicality and disjointed play.
  • Celtic remain top of the Scottish Premiership despite the defeat.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton has heavily criticized Celtic following their 1-0 defeat to Rangers at Parkhead. Sutton stated that Celtic were "lucky to lose 1-0" and described the team as looking "thrown together" and lacking physicality in the midfield. Despite the defeat, Celtic remain at the top of the Scottish Premiership table.

The loss to Rangers marks Celtic's third consecutive defeat in a difficult seven-day period. Martin O'Neill's side previously lost to Rangers at Ibrox and suffered a 3-1 Europa League defeat against Ferencvaros. Sutton warned that Celtic have been "miles off it" in every major test they have faced this season.

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