Rangers’ latest stumble at Ibrox has left Celtic on the verge of wrapping up the Premiership title before the league splits. A 2-0 defeat at home to Hibernian this afternoon has piled pressure on Philippe Clement’s side and handed Brendan Rodgers’ men a golden opportunity to finish the job in emphatic fashion.

If Celtic defeat St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park on Sunday, they will set themselves up for a potential title party at Celtic Park next Saturday against Kilmarnock.

Rodgers’ side have shown little sign of relenting during the campaign, maintaining top spot with a mix of attacking fluency and defensive discipline. The Hoops’ last meeting with Kilmarnock ended in a commanding 4-0 win back in August, with goals from Reo Hatate, Liam Scales, Nicolas Kuhn, and a stoppage-time strike from Anthony Ralston.

While Rangers managed to claim two derby wins this season, their inconsistency has proved costly when the pressure was on. Today’s home loss underlines their inability to deliver when they’re expected to.

Celtic, on the other hand, have shown resilience and depth, with players like Maeda, Kuhn, and McGregor stepping up during key moments. The addition of experienced figures such as Kasper Schmeichel and the emergence of reliable contributors across the squad has added steel to Rodgers’ group.

The atmosphere at McDiarmid Park on Sunday will be charged, with the away support knowing a win takes them to the brink. Should Celtic deliver in Perth, Parkhead will be ready for a potential title-clinching afternoon a week later – a chance to seal four-in-a-row in front of their own fans and live on Sky Sports.

HERE WE GO!