The Old Firm were tied at the summit – albeit Celtic had a game in hand – triggering widespread excitement that here was a long-awaited duel for the flag. Celtic, as it transpired, were in no mood to fuel the narrative: they eased to an eighth league title in succession after the winter break. Rangers’ draws at Tynecastle and Pittodrie are blemishes on a record that has otherwise one loss in the league – to Celtic. “I couldn’t ask for any more from the players,” Gerrard said. It should not be an affront to Rangers to suggest Celtic retain the superior talents, individually and collectively, given derbies are not played out on paper.

Source: The Guardian December 28, 2019 11:00 UTC