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‘A bit early’ for Rangers to put pressure on Celtic & Hearts – McInnes

Derek McInnes dismissed the idea that Rangers could put pressure on Celtic and Hearts with a win against Dundee on Saturday evening.

By George O'Neill · BBC

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 3:32 PM

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Derek McInnes dismissed suggestions that a win over Dundee would apply title pressure to Celtic and Hearts.
A Saturday victory at Dens Park would take Rangers to the top of the Scottish Premiership.
Rangers have won their past seven matches in all competitions, whereas Celtic have lost four of five.

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Rangers manager Derek McInnes has played down suggestions that his side can apply title pressure on Celtic and Hearts with a victory over Dundee on Saturday. A win at Dens Park would temporarily move Rangers to the top of the Scottish Premiership, but McInnes stressed that it is far too early in the campaign to focus on rivals.

Rangers enter the match on a seven-game winning streak across all competitions, while Celtic have lost four of their past five matches. McInnes noted that while Rangers missed out on European football following an August defeat to Jablonec, the extra domestic preparation time guarantees nothing without sustained performance improvements.

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