Celtic delivered a commanding performance on Sunday, securing a 3-0 victory over Rangers in what was a statement win at a sun-drenched Celtic Park.
The Bhoys were in full control throughout the match, leaving little doubt about their superiority over their fierce rivals.
With four games into the Scottish Premiership, Celtic sit atop the table on goal difference, with Aberdeen trailing in second. theRangers, meanwhile, find themselves in fourth place, already five points adrift of their Glasgow counterparts.
Paul Lambert’s post match analysis
This early gap in the standings is a reflection of the differing trajectories of the two clubs, a point that former Celtic captain Paul Lambert was keen to highlight in his post-match analysis.
‘Massive Gulf’ Between Celtic and Rangers
Speaking to BBC Sport, Paul Lambert didn’t mince words when discussing the current state of the rivalry. “I thought Celtic were really comfortable and played some really, really good football,” Lambert said. “There’s a massive pendulum swing towards Celtic at the minute, and there’s no way they’re going to let that go.”
Lambert expressed surprise at the extent of Celtic’s dominance, noting that theRangers failed to meet the basic requirements of such a high-stakes fixture. “theRangers never laid a glove. The recovery runs were poor. Tactically, I thought the defence played too deep. Celtic look more comfortable, dominant, and you can tell there’s a massive gulf.”
Derby Day Dominance Continues for Celtic
Celtic’s latest victory adds to an already impressive record against theRangers, following an unbeaten season against their rivals last year. What stands out about this result, however, is the ease with which Celtic secured the win.
Last season, Celtic’s victories over Rangers were often hard-fought, with no margin greater than a single goal. Sunday’s comfortable 3-0 scoreline, however, signals a shift, indicating both Celtic’s improvement and perhaps a decline in theRangers’ competitiveness.
As the season progresses, the question remains whether this gap will continue to widen. For now, Celtic fans will relish their team’s superiority, hoping that this early dominance is a sign of things to come. With Brendan Rodgers confident of further improvement, and Paul Lambert highlighting theRangers’ tactical shortcomings, the Bhoys seem set to continue their dominance as the season unfolds.
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