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Rangers Rally to Beat Celtic 3-1 at Celtic Park, Tightening Title Race

The result leaves both clubs on 38 points behind leaders Hearts, heightening scrutiny of Wilfried Nancy at Celtic.

Overview

  • Yang Hyun-Jun put Celtic ahead before halftime, but Chermiti scored twice after the break and Mikey Moore sealed the win.
  • The victory pulls Rangers level with Celtic on 38 points, with Hearts leading on 41 and Rangers behind on tiebreaker.
  • Celtic have lost six of their past eight under Wilfried Nancy, and home supporters called for the manager and the board to be dismissed.
  • Rangers flipped the match with a dominant second half after Celtic controlled possession and chances in the opening period.
  • Pre-match coverage noted Celtic’s stretched squad with multiple injuries and African Cup of Nations absences affecting selection.