Hoops Move to Brink of Title With Victory Against 10-Player Old Firm Rivals
Celtic's 2-1 Win Puts Them Six Points Clear at the Top of the Premiership
Celtic moved to the brink of a ninth successive Scottish Premiership title with a 2-1 win over 10-man Rangers at Ibrox on Saturday. The Hoops took the lead through Daizen Maeda in the first half, but Fashion Sakala equalized for Rangers just after the hour mark.
Red Card for Rangers' John Lundstram
The turning point of the match came in the 75th minute when Rangers midfielder John Lundstram was sent off for a second bookable offense. Celtic took advantage of their numerical superiority and grabbed the winning goal through Matt O'Riley in the 86th minute.
The victory puts Celtic six points clear of Rangers at the top of the table with just four games remaining. It was a significant result for Celtic, who are now firm favorites to retain their title.
Conclusion
Celtic's win over Rangers was a major step towards securing a ninth successive Premiership title. The Hoops showed great character to come back from behind and claim the victory, and they will now be confident of finishing the job in the remaining four games of the season.
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