Rangers: Steven Pressley delivers ‘Convincing’ verdict amid Scottish Premiership title race
Steven Pressley is adamant that Rangers will beat Celtic to the Scottish Premiership title this season, having not been convinced by the Hoops.
The Gers’ most recent victory, a comfortable 3-0 result against St Johnstone on Sunday 18 February, saw them rise above Brendan Rodgers’ side into first place.
Philippe Clement has overseen a sharp rise at Ibrox, replacing the infamous Michael Beale as manager in October, and the former Rangers and Celtic defender believes they have what it takes to win the league.
Speaking via PLZ Soccer on Thursday (22 February), Pressley said: “I think, at this moment in time, if you were to ask me to put my neck on the line, I would say that Rangers will win the title this year.
“Nothing has convinced me from the other side of the city. I don’t think throughout this campaign that they’ve been convincing in any shape or form.
“And now I see a Rangers side that are very much united and focused and have great momentum at this moment in time. They’re in pole position and I don’t see them giving it up.”
Are Rangers going to lift the Scottish Premiership trophy?
All things considered, Pressley could very much be correct in his prediction. And having played for both sides of the Old Firm rivalry, it is fair to assume that he has no favourites.
The Scottish Premiership will likely be decided by the remaining Old Firm derbies, with just two points separating the two sides at this moment in time.
However, that could definitely change, with Rangers looking in fine form and Celtic lagging behind in recent weeks after 1-1 draws with Aberdeen and Kilmarnock.
It would take another turn of events for Clement not to raise the Scottish Premiership trophy this season, considering he has only lost one competitive match as manager at Ibrox.
There are few matches that could trip up either team, but that is not to say it is completely impossible, especially after Celtic’s dropped points in February.
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