'We Are Nearly There!' - Celtic's Victory Over Rangers Puts Them On Brink Of Title

In a thrilling Old Firm derby at Celtic Park, Brendan Rodgers' Celtic emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over their arch-rivals Rangers, a result that significantly tilts the Scottish Premiership title race in their favour. With this victory, Celtic now stands six points clear at the top of the table with just two games remaining, edging closer to clinching their 12th title in 13 years. The match was filled with drama, notably an own goal by John Lundstram and his subsequent red card, which left Rangers with a mountain to climb.

Rangers, despite their efforts and having scored in 33 out of their 36 games this season more than any other team, could only manage eight shots throughout the match - their lowest in a single Premiership game this season. Cyril Dessers did manage to pull one back for Rangers, but it wasn't enough to overturn the deficit. Philippe Clement, Rangers' manager, expressed his disappointment over the start his team had and Lundstram's crucial mistake that led to his sending off.

Celtic's victory was not just about extending their lead at the top; it also highlighted their dominance over Rangers this season, having not lost a single Old Firm derby in the league (W3 D1). This is a feat they last achieved during the 2017-18 season. Rodgers praised his team's performance and mentality, emphasizing the significance of this win and the quality of football displayed by his players.

The next challenge for Celtic is an away game against Kilmarnock, where they need just one point to officially secure the Premiership title. Meanwhile, both teams are set to face each other again in the Scottish Cup final on May 25, promising another intense battle between these fierce rivals.

Rodgers remains focused on finishing strong, with the Celtic boss highlighting the importance of maintaining their performance level for the remainder of the season and into the Scottish Cup final. As Celtic fans around the world celebrate this crucial victory, the team knows that their task is not yet complete, but they are now tantalizingly close to adding another chapter to their storied history.