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Chris Sutton backs Rangers to win the title over Celtic in brutally honest analysis

Chris Sutton thinks that Rangers will win the league title over Celtic.
St. Mirren FC v Celtic FC - William Hill Premiership
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Despite Celtic winning 3-1 over Falkirk last weekend, Chris Sutton isn't convinced by them, and he believes that Rangers have a better chance of winning the Scottish Premiership title.

Martin O'Neill has done a brilliant job since coming in. He has pulled off some great results and has ensured that the Hoops secured their place in both the title race and the Scottish Cup final, where he will go head-to-head with Neil Lennon.

Some people now consider the Celts to be the favourites to win the title, with Rangers and Hearts looking unimpressive in recent weeks. You could make the argument that Celtic haven't looked great either, but the two recent performances against St Mirren and Falkirk have offered some promising signs.

However, Sutton isn't convinced. Speaking on the BBC's Monday Night Club, he said: "Yes, [Rangers have a better chance of winning]. Bearing in mind Celtic haven't beaten them [in the league], and they've got to go to Celtic Park, and it wouldn't be a great surprise [if Rangers won]. Celtic are finding a way, but I do not think that's sustainable.

"I watch Celtic every week. Even on Saturday night against Falkirk, they just aren't convincing.

"At this moment in time, under Martin O'Neill, they are finding a way, but I don't believe, and I've maintained this for a while, that Celtic can win these remaining four games. I really don't believe it.

"I'm not sure Celtic will go to Hibs and get a result. They won there earlier this season, but Hibs beat them at Parkhead and drew at Parkhead. Celtic haven't beaten Hearts and Rangers [in the league] all season."

Sutton also thinks it would be a bad look for Scottish football if Celtic were to win the league: "I don't think it would necessarily be a great look; they've been through three managers this season.

"Martin O'Neill's been in twice in these emergency roles. Some Celtic fans are saying it would be the greatest title triumph ever, when they've been that bad, to get it over the line

"I still don't think Celtic can win it, and I'm having these arguments regularly with everybody because eventually performances do come into it. Each team is capable of not winning another game. It's just the nature of the way it's been this season.

"The teams going for the title, the three of them don't win most weekends, and that's what's intriguing."

Celtic can win the league despite Sutton's harsh assessment

Despite Sutton not holding back on Celtic, they can still win the league. After Daizen Maeda's brace last weekend, he seems to be finding his form at the perfect time, and if he can keep netting like that, then he can push us to the trophy.

After Rangers fell apart to Motherwell at the weekend, hopes should be high going into the derby against them at Celtic Park. There is every hope that the Hoops could win it, and hopefully, we will walk away with three points that day.

If Celtic pull this off, it would be one of the best title wins in the history of the club. With three separate managers at the helm throughout the campaign, it has been incredibly difficult, but we never stop!

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