On matchday 33 of the league season, the Bhoys were still one point ahead of their opponents in light of the events that transpired in Glasgow’s southside.
With a 3-0 victory over St Mirren, Brendan Rodgers’ team easily extended their lead to four points before the Rangers faltered against Ross County in Dingwall the following day.
In addition, Phillipe Clement’s team struggled before their trip to Dundee last weekend, which led to a 0-0 draw that gave Celtic the advantage with a better goal differential going into the post-split games by three points.
Nonetheless, a lot of people would credit that eventful April 6th day at Ibrox, where Rangers trailed twice and were unable to take advantage of the absence of away supporters, for the change in the momentum surrounding the Scottish Premiership title.
In any case, Rodgers and team understand that much work remains if they are to win the title, which would guarantee both automatic admission to the reorganised Champions League and the financial advantages it would bring to Parkhead.
Graeme Souness confirms that Celtic and Ibrox will draw.
Graeme Souness, who isn’t too concerned with winning over the masses with his views, made the move to assert that Rangers’ point was superior to Celtic’s on home soil following the scoreless draw in the Glasgow Derby.
Even though they have lost their last two league games, the 70-year-old has strangely reiterated his remarks while discussing the Scottish Premiership’s current state of play live on talkSPORT.
“After that 3-3 in the league at Ibrox, you said it was a better point for Rangers than it was for Celtic, and then Rangers go and lose at Ross County, and then they draw with Dundee; you can’t still think that can you?” co-host Jim White first questioned Souness about his earlier decision.
In response, Souness said, “On a standalone 90 minutes, definitely.” I’m making an effort to place myself in each dressing room. At halftime, I lead 2-0; the score is tied again at 2-2; you trail 3-2 and conclude that “we’ve lost.”
“You end up with a point from it, so after that game, if you’re in the Rangers dressing room, you’re happy; if you’re in the Celtic one, you feel like you dropped two points.”
Though we all know what happens when you take your eye off the ball, Celtic are in a strong position as they look to win the league for the third time in a row. As they say, sometimes the proof is in the pudding.
The Hoops will be motivated to prevent that from happening, and they will start by defeating Dundee three points away at Dens Park on Sunday.
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