Celtic Must Win League Title to Counter Rangers’ European Run

The two-horse race in Scotland often gives glory to the team that lifts the league title. However, given the current European run that Rangers are on, that may not be strictly true this season, depending on their progress.

Celtic can’t control that, but what they can control is their own league title quest, and if they want to be seen as the best performers in Scotland this season, they simply must win it.

The good news for fans is that Celtic are in the driving seat in terms of winning the league. Up next, when Scottish football returns to play in April after the international break, Celtic travel to face Rangers on 3rd April, a game that would go a long way to giving Celtic the title if they won.

Despite strong recent form, Celtic are not favourites for the game, with the latest football odds pricing them up at 11/5 as of 21st March. A win for Rangers, and the standings are all square as we head into the final stretch, while a win for Celtic puts them six clear and in complete control of their own destiny, with a chance to take the title back from their city rivals.

The momentum right now is certainly with Celtic, and they have to use that. Last season, the Rangers won the title, then this season, they have been performing very well in Europe. However, after Steven Gerrard signed for Aston Villa, Rangers have been slowly dipping, despite doing well in Europe.

At the same time, as Ange Postecoglou has been finding his feet in Scottish football, Celtic have gone from strength to strength. If Celtic are going to return to the top, they need to take advantage of their current momentum push. While Rangers are doing well in Europe, there is certainly a case to be made for them taking their eye off the league, whether they