Following the Celtic draw, Michael Stewart delivers the latest Rangers verdict live on BBC Scotland tonight.

When Michael Beale was in charge, Celtic appeared to be winning the league handily, but since Philippe Clement took over in October, the difference between the Old Firm rivals has narrowed. Rangers can unseat their opponents from the top spot with a victory against St Johnstone on Sunday, February 18, following the Hoops’ stalemate with Kilmarnock on Saturday, February 17.

“The league ought to have ended when it did. We’re now in a situation where Rangers are the favorites, so it definitely wasn’t over,” Stewart stated in a live broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland on February 17, at 5:46 p.m. “I believe I stated that Rangers were the favorites at that point because you could sense the change in momentum last week or the week before. Even though Celtic are still lacking some of its best players, Carter-Vickers and Hatate’s returns are becoming more likely.

“When will they return, and will they be able to jump right in, give Celtic a huge boost in confidence, and deliver an adrenaline rush that will propel them back into the game?” I’m not sure. It seems sense that Rangers supporters would be licking their lips at the chance to unseat their rivals for the top spot.The fans will undoubtedly be paying close attention to the table, even though Clement is unlikely to be.

Celtic has dominated the Scottish Premiership with nine league titles in the last ten seasons, but the handoff may be coming. Since Clement moved at Ibrox in October, the Gers have only dropped one game: 2-1 in the December Old Firm rivalry. But after seeing the game, the Belgian will know better and be able to handle the weaker opponents.

The only true obstacle standing in Rangers’ way of winning the title is Celtic, and even they are unlikely to falter against any of the forthcoming challenges. Plus, there’s still a potential for Clement’s team to win the Europa League, so more salt in their wounds.

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