Sutton shares new Clement sack verdict as Celtic send dagger into Rangers hearts.

Chris Sutton believes some of the pressure has been eased on Rangers boss Philippe Clement after recent results.

However, writing in the Daily Record [7 December], the ex-Celtic striker thinks the pressure might be put back on the Belgian with Tottenham in the UEFA Europa League [12 December] and the Scottish League Cup final versus Celtic at Hampden Park [15 December] approaching. The Gers are presently 11 points behind Glasgow in the Scottish Premiership. And Sutton believes Celtic are now unstoppable following their 1-0 victory over Aberdeen at Pittodrie Stadium on Wednesday [4 December], with Reo Hatate’s late winner acting as “a dagger” into Rangers hearts.

Rangers boss Philippe Clement still under pressure at Ibrox?It goes without saying that the Gers have made significant progress in recent weeks, and it appears that they will have the opportunity to continue demonstrating that against Ross County in the Scottish Premiership at Victoria Park on Sunday [8 December], despite the threat of Storm Darragh. Clement’s team has won three consecutive matches. However, as Sutton pointed out, thumping Nice 4-1 in the Europa League at the Allianz Riviera [28 November] and thrashing Kilmarnock 6-0 at Ibrox on Wednesday [4 December] will mean little if the Gers lose to Tottenham and Celtic.

While failure in the Europa League may be forgiven, losing the Scottish League Cup final to Brendan Rodgers’ side would destroy all of the hard work and progress gained recently. So, while Clement has bought himself some time at Ibrox, he is far from out of the woods. The title competition appears to be gone, so Rangers cannot afford to miss out on another trophy, especially if Celtic win it.