Sutton Rules Out Celtic's Title Chances, Tips Hearts or Rangers for Victory

"Celtic are unlikely to win the title; it's a two-horse race between Hearts and Rangers." Former Celtic player Chris Sutton believes his old team faces a significant challenge in securing their 14th league title since 2011. The Scottish Premiership has witnessed an unprecedented title race, with no room for error and only five games remaining in a dramatic season. For the first time since January, all three top teams won on the same weekend. As a result, Hearts maintain their top spot, one point ahead of Rangers, while Celtic trails by two points. Although Celtic secured a 1-0 home win against St Mirren, their performance was underwhelming. Meanwhile, Hearts came from behind to defeat Motherwell 3-1, and Rangers staged an incredible comeback to win 6-3 at Falkirk. Despite the upcoming matches between the top three teams, Sutton has doubts about Celtic's ability to retain their title. "The outcome is impossible to predict, but I think it's between Hearts and Rangers; Celtic are unlikely to win," Sutton said after witnessing the nine-goal thriller at the Falkirk Stadium. "The focus should be on the next game and securing a win. Rangers will now shift their attention to Motherwell, who have struggled lately. However, it wouldn't be surprising if Motherwell puts up a tough fight against Rangers at Ibrox." Scott Arfield, a member of the last Rangers squad to win a top-flight title in 2021, believes it's premature to rule out any of the contenders. "While the next game is always crucial, Rangers will also consider where they can secure wins and have faith in their abilities. Hearts and Celtic will have the same mindset, as there's no margin for error." "Rangers needed to win today, and they found a way. Similarly, Hearts and Celtic have also found ways to win. This title race will likely go down to the wire." Enter Super 6 for a chance to win £250k for free.