Celtic are on the verge of making this Premiership title race a formality after Rangers suffered another defeat at Ibrox, this time falling 2-1 to Motherwell. The result means that if Celtic win in Paisley tonight, they will stretch their lead to 16 points, setting up an early title celebration in March.

Rangers know they’re not winning this league—any hope of that disappeared months ago. Instead, their focus under Barry Ferguson and his staunch interim management team has been about restoring some pride. But once again, they’ve come up short, with Ibrox witnessing another disappointing result.

More Misery for Rangers at Ibrox

Motherwell arrived in Glasgow with no fear, and they took full advantage of a Rangers side that had little more than pride left to play for. Despite a late push from the hosts, the damage was already done. Ferguson’s side battled, but the reality is clear—this season is slipping away from them fast.

For the Rangers support, this latest home defeat only adds to the frustration. They wanted to see some fight under Ferguson, but losing to a mid-table side at Ibrox won’t do much to lift spirits.

Celtic’s Chance to Finish This Early

Brendan Rodgers and his squad now have a huge opportunity in front of them. Win against St Mirren tonight, and Celtic will go 16 points clear, effectively putting the title race to bed before the split.

With Adam Idah leading the line and Daizen Maeda back on the wing, Celtic have gone full strength in Paisley. There’s no question about motivation—this is a chance to put one hand firmly on the trophy. A win tonight won’t mathematically seal it, but it’s not a matter of if Celtic will win this title but by how many points.