Celtic news: Kenny backs Hoops to beat Rangers to title after significant new development
Celtic have the upper hand in the title race after the club crashed out of the Europa Conference League.
That’s according to former Leeds United stopper Paddy Kenny, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about the Hoops’ title chances.
Celtic exited the Europa Conference League on Thursday (24 February), losing the second leg of their tie with Bodo/Glimt 2-0.
Hours later, Rangers progressed in the Europa League and drew Red Star Belgrade during Friday’s (25 February) Europe League round of 16 draw.
With European competition still on Rangers’ schedule, Kenny claims Celtic can focus on the league and pull away from their city rivals.
“Celtic will be disappointed because it is never good to go out of any competition,” Kenny told Football Insider correspondent Ben Wild.
“That being said, I think they could pull even further away from Rangers now.
“Rangers have progressed and they will have to play their strongest team in Europe.
“I think Celtic now have the upper hand because they can focus on the league without having to rotate their squad so much.
“It’s a three-point gap now and you would think Rangers will have one eye on Europe.
“Celtic can focus on that and they will have more time off.
“It’s disappointing they are out but if they win the title I promise you no Celtic fan will care.”
The Bhoys are next in action against Hibernian on Sunday (27 February).
They remain three points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership.
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