54 points and counting: Celtic refuse to blink in three-way title war
The Scottish championship is on the line with the 3 title contenders, none of whom intend to lose points.
In an exciting matchday for the 27th round of the Scottish Premiership, it is evident that the championship has become highly competitive, with a vibrant final stretch of the season where it will become clear that each match for the 3 teams at the top will count and Celtic’s dreams of reaching the lead.
After a surprising and agonizing victory for Martin O’Neill’s side, they are now thinking about the future and their upcoming matches, which will not be easy at all.
The Scottish Premiership does not give any respite for the 3 title contenders
In this latest matchday, the leader, Hearts, faced Rangers in an exciting and possibly decisive duel for the season, where Rangers defeated the leaders 4-2, and now Celtic are the great beneficiaries of this match.
Celtic obtained the victory 3-2 against Kilmarnock and remained in third place with 54 points in 26 matches played, having 1 match less than Rangers and Hearts.
• 1. Hearts 57 points
• 2. Rangers 55 points
• 3. Celtic 54 Points (1 match less)
These statistics give great encouragement that Martin O’Neill’s team is one important step away from reaching the leadership of the Premiership, and this depends on their next match, which they will play against Aberdeen on March 4th.
If they manage to obtain the victory, they would equal Hearts on points, but the great factor that will also help the teams define their positions will be goal difference, where among the 3 clubs contending for the title, Celtic have the lowest with 22, while their 2 rivals have this statistic at 26.
A focused and concentrated Celtic is expected to be seen in their final matches, also taking into account that they should not neglect the UEFA Europa League and the Scottish Cup either.
