Rangers host Celtic in the Scottish Premiership this afternoon in the first Old Form derby of 2025, with the visitors starting the year 14 points clear at the top of the table.
Celtic have dominated domestically so far this season, winning the League Cup against their old rivals last month, and a win today could put the title out of Rangers’ reach.
Meanwhile, Rangers boss Philip Clement is under pressure after his side’s draw at Motherwell gave Celtic a 14-point lead on New Year’s Day, and although a win today would see them slip back into the title race, Another loss puts Belgium in the title race. A very shaky position even at this stage of the season.
Follow the latest Ibrox updates below:
Rangers – Celtic LIVE
Brendan Rodgers’ side have been dominant domestically so far this season, taking 50 points before the new year and also winning the League Cup final against their old rivals earlier this month.
With most of the focus likely to be on the club’s bid to qualify for the next round of the Champions League in January, a win today could put the title within their grasp in May.
Rangers have struggled in the league in recent weeks with a draw at Motherwell and defeat to St Mirren in their last two games, and Philippe Clement’s side already look as if their title challenge could be lost before the start of 2025, although A win today could set them back. to fight
Chris WilsonJanuary 2, 2025 13:10
Rangers – Celtic LIVE
Good afternoon and welcome Independent’s Live report of today’s Scottish Premier League match between Rangers and Celtic.
2025 begins with Celtic 14 points clear of their rivals and Rangers struggling with poor results domestically this winter.
And we’ll have all the latest news and updates as Rangers try to stay a little behind in the Scottish title race.
Jack RathburnJanuary 2, 2025 12:55