Celtic Still in Title Contention Despite Setback Against Dundee United

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has downplayed the significance of his team's recent loss to Dundee United, emphasizing that they remain in the running for the Scottish Premiership title. The 2-0 defeat marked O'Neill's first loss to Dundee United in 21 matches as Celtic's boss, leaving the champions five points behind Hearts and two points behind Rangers. Despite the setback, O'Neill is confident that his team can bounce back, citing their experience in winning trophies as a crucial factor in the season's final stretch. Captain Callum McGregor echoed O'Neill's sentiments, urging his teammates to remain calm and focused on the task at hand. Meanwhile, Sky Sports pundits James McFadden and Chris Sutton offered their assessments of Celtic's situation, with McFadden agreeing that the team is not out of the title race and Sutton labeling the current Celtic team as an 'embarrassment.' Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd suggested that deep-rooted problems off the pitch are contributing to Celtic's on-field struggles.