Chris Sutton has given his take on a dramatic night in the SPFL, as Celtic and Aberdeen moved nine points clear of Rangers in the title race. Celtic earned a 2-0 win over Dundee, while the Dons handed Rangers a 2-1 defeat at Pittodrie.
Celtic dominated possession throughout the first half against Dundee, generating a steady flow of opportunities with at least six good chances to break the deadlock.
However, Dundee’s well-organised defence held firm, keeping the game goalless at the interval despite the Hoops’ control.
Sensing the need for a change, Brendan Rodgers made a bold triple substitution early in the second half, bringing on Daizen Maeda, Alistair Johnston, and Reo Hatate.
The fresh legs injected much-needed energy and creativity into the Celtic side, shifting the momentum decisively in their favour.
The breakthrough came quickly. Celtic finally pierced Dundee’s defence and took control of the match, with Johnston scoring almost immediately after his introduction.
The win was comfortably wrapped up by the full-time whistle, keeping Celtic on course at the top of the Premiership.
Meanwhile, Rangers’ loss at Pittodrie was another blow to Philippe Clement’s side, leaving them trailing both Celtic and Aberdeen by nine points.
The defeat drew a sharp reaction from former Celtic striker Chris Sutton, who took to social media, much to the delight of Hoops supporters.
Commentating for Sky Sports, Sutton wrote: “Incredible night and atmosphere at Pittodrie. Well played Aberdeen and Jimmy Thelin 👏👏… Where do Rangers and big Phil go from here? Rangers are rotten…”
With the international break approaching, Celtic and Aberdeen now sit level at the top of the table, nine points clear of Rangers.
This sets the stage for an intriguing League Cup semi-final between the two sides on Saturday, with both teams aiming to stamp their authority in what promises to be an intense encounter.
For Rangers, the pressure is mounting as they look to turn things around quickly. Clement’s side cannot afford further slip-ups if they are to stay in contention, with every upcoming fixture becoming crucial to close the widening gap at the top.