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Old Firm Clash: Rangers Favored Over Celtic in Title Race

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The Scottish Premiership title race reaches a critical juncture as Rangers host Celtic at Ibrox on Sunday, live on Sky Sports. With Hearts leading the table by four points, this Old Firm clash could determine which team remains in contention for the championship. Celtic, currently third and two points behind Rangers, have a game in hand but face mounting pressure after a turbulent season.

Sky Sports pundits Chris Sutton and Kris Boyd have weighed in on the significance of this match. Sutton believes Rangers enter as favorites due to Celtic's inconsistent form and internal discord. "At this moment in time, with the nature of Celtic's season, the bad feeling from part of the fanbase and Celtic's club hierarchy, Rangers are in a better position," Sutton stated. Boyd was even more emphatic, declaring that whoever loses will be eliminated from title contention.

The stakes extend beyond traditional rivalry, as Hearts' emergence has transformed this into a four-way battle for the title. Sutton still favors Hearts despite their challengers' efforts, citing Celtic's failure in the January transfer "arms race" and Rangers' away form concerns. With ten games remaining in what Sutton calls "the best title race since I can remember," Sunday's result could prove decisive in shaping the championship's outcome.