Boyd: The title race is over | Jiu: It is tougher, nevertheless it’s not over but

 Boyd: The title race is over |  Jiu: It's more difficult, but it's not over yet

Chris Boyd and James McFadden mentioned the Scottish Premier League title race is over after Celtic boosted their lead on the high of the desk to 6 factors with a 2-1 victory over Rangers.

Celtic battled from behind as Tom Rojic and Cameron Carter Vickers referred to as off Aaron Ramsey’s opener three minutes after his Previous Agency debut in Ibrox.

Boyd and McFadden had been impressed by Celtic’s defensive efficiency within the second half, as Carter-Vickers and Karl Starvelt managed to maintain the Rangers in turmoil.

Rangers'  Aaron Ramsey celebrates after making the score 1-0
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Rangers’ Aaron Ramsey celebrates after making it 1-0

They’re satisfied the title is heading to the inexperienced aspect of Glasgow.

It is over, it is over, Boyd mentioned. Sky Sports activitieswhen requested concerning the title race.

“For me, it was very tough for Rangers to return to the title, however it’s over at the moment.

“Celtic, like that, we noticed how good they’re going however we noticed one other aspect of them at the moment by way of defending correctly.

“I believed Starfelt and Carter-Vickers had been nice – it was a good protection from each at the moment. Glorious.

“The 2 up entrance, Giacomakis and Maeda, their work price has precipitated Rangers to turn out to be unstable and has not allowed them to construct that phase of play that you just wish to see from Rangers.

Celtic Cameron Carter Vickers celebrates his goal and makes it 2-1
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Cameron Carter Vickers celebrates his aim to make 2-1

McFadden added: “Sure, I believe it is over. Rangers ought to have gained the match at the moment.

“Celtic, the way in which they had been, the way in which they had been doing, I do not see them shedding three video games earlier than the tip of the season, contemplating they’ve solely misplaced three video games to date.

“At the moment they confirmed a special aspect the place they will defend and tough. Nice efficiency.”

Jiu: The title race is not over but

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Rangers coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst nonetheless hopes to retain the title

Rangers coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst refuses to surrender retaining the title, however admits his job has turn out to be tougher after overtaking Celtic by six factors.

Van Bronckhorst mentioned it was a “big disappointment” to lose the outdated firm after a vibrant begin at Ibrox.

However he hopes Rangers will nonetheless be capable to reclaim their six-point deficit within the remaining interval of the season, with one other conflict in opposition to their title rivals within the league remaining.

“We’re two groups preventing for the championship, and once you lose to your direct opponent, you make it tougher,” the Rangers coach mentioned. Sky Sports activities.

It isn’t over but, however this consequence makes it much more tough for us.”

Postecoglou lessens the discuss of the title

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Celtic coach Ange Postecoglou hailed his aspect after beating Rangers 2-1 at Ibrox to maneuver six factors clear on the high of the Scottish Premier League.

Celtic supervisor Ange Postecoglou refused to be carried away with Sunday’s win at Ibrox, saying it was simply one other win for his aspect.

“It is three factors, my good friend,” he mentioned. Sky Sports activities.

“It is three factors and there are extra factors we have to get subsequent week. We’ll proceed to stack them till they make sense.”

Postecoglou was happy with his gamers’ response after scoring a aim after Celtic’s poor begin.

“You understand when it is all of their greatest curiosity, it should take an incredible effort for us to alter it, and I believed the boys had been nice,” he mentioned.