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Celtic Stumble: Rangers & Hearts Lead Chaotic Scottish Premiership
19 Dec
Summary
- Hearts lead the Premiership by six points over Celtic.
- Rangers are mounting a charge, sitting three points behind Celtic.
- New Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy has lost his first four games.
The Scottish Premiership is currently in a state of dramatic upheaval, with Hearts unexpectedly leading the league by six points over Celtic. Rangers are firmly in contention, sitting in third place and just three points behind their Old Firm rivals. The unexpected early season success of Hearts under Derek McInnes has shifted focus, as Rangers, under Danny Röhl, are now the primary challengers to the top spot.
New Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy is under immense pressure, having lost his first four games—a record not seen since Jock Stein 47 years ago. His team's struggles have allowed Rangers and Hearts to gain significant ground. Should Rangers defeat Hearts on Sunday, Celtic could find themselves third by Christmas, highlighting the precariousness of their position.
Hearts, meanwhile, are set to become the first non-Old Firm side to lead the Premiership at Christmas since 1993, having already secured victories against both Celtic and Rangers this season. This remarkable consistency against Glasgow's giants underscores their title credentials amidst a truly unpredictable and exciting campaign.
