Bearing a significant turnaround within the remaining two matches of the Scottish Premiership season, the league title seems to be heading again to Celtic Park.
Cameron Carter-Vickers and Celtic all however sealed the league crown after defeating rivals Rangers 2-1 in Glasgow on Saturday afternoon. Brendan Rodgers’ squad used a first-half purpose from Matt O’Riley and a John Lundstram personal purpose to maneuver six factors clear on the prime of the desk.
O’Riley’s purpose within the thirty fifth minute boosted the hosts in entrance earlier than Lundstram’s unlucky deflection three minutes later prolonged Celtic’s result in 2-0.
Cyriel Dessers pulled one purpose again for Rangers within the fortieth minute, however the guests’ comeback hopes took a significant hit earlier than halftime. Lundstram was despatched off for a straight crimson card deal with on Alistair Johnston after VAR overturned the unique name on the sphere.
Regardless of lacking an opportunity to go up 3-1 earlier than the hour mark, Celtic stood agency defensively to assert its second head-to-head win over Rangers this season.
Carter-Vickers received 5 duels, made six clearances, and one interception in his defensive efficiency. The American defender has made 29 mixed appearances now this season for the reigning SPFL winners.
Celtic subsequent travels to Kilmarnock on Could 15 earlier than closing the season at house in opposition to St. Mirren. A win or draw on Wednesday, or dropped factors by Rangers will seal Celtic a 54th league crown in membership historical past.