"Celtic's chances of winning the title are slim. It's a two-horse race between Hearts and Rangers," according to Chris Sutton, who believes his former team faces an uphill battle to secure their 14th league title since 2011. The Scottish Premiership has witnessed a thrilling title race, with no room for error, as only five games remain in the season.
Recently, all three top contenders - Hearts, Rangers, and Celtic - secured wins, with Hearts maintaining their top spot, one point ahead of Rangers and two points ahead of Celtic. Despite their 1-0 win over St Mirren, Celtic's performance was underwhelming, while Hearts came from behind to defeat Motherwell 3-1, and Rangers staged an incredible comeback to win 6-3 against Falkirk. Sutton expressed his doubts about Celtic's ability to retain their crown, stating, "It's impossible to predict, but I think it's between Hearts and Rangers." He emphasized the importance of focusing on the next game, saying, "You just worry about the next game, winning the next game, and getting on with it." Meanwhile, Scott Arfield, a Rangers player, believes it's too early to rule out any of the contenders, saying, "The next game is always the most important, but of course, Rangers look at where they think they can win and have belief in where they can win." With the title race nearing its climax, all three teams are under pressure to perform, as there is "absolutely zero room for error."