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Jamie Carragher delivers his verdict on Celtic being handed the title

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher looks on during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Manchester United at Anfield on January 19, 202...
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Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher looks on during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Manchester United at Anfield on January 19, 2020 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Jamie Carragher has told The Football Show that nobody should be complaining about Celtic being handed the Scottish Premiership title.

Celtic were awarded their ninth league trophy in a row yesterday, after the season was ended early.

Rangers had wanted to continue the campaign, as they were still within mathematical catching distance of Celtic.

But Carragher feels that the Bhoys’ 13 point advantage was enough to justify them being handed the league title.

Carragher did, however, feel sorry for Hearts – who were condemned to relegation.

Neil Lennon, Manager of Celtic during the Scottish Cup Quarter Final match between St Johnstone and Celtic at McDiarmid Park on March 01, 2020 in Perth, Scotland. (Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

“It’s not about Celtic at the top, and taking the title there,” Carragher said.

“They’re not in as strong a position as Liverpool are here, but they have a sizeable lead, where I don’t think you could complain too much about Celtic being given the league.

“I think it would be unfair for teams were to be relegated if they weren’t allowed to finish their season.”

Celtic’s ninth title was achieved thanks to their form since the turn of the year.

Neil Lennon’s side really pushed on after the winter break, as they left Rangers trailing in their wake.

Celtic’s attention will now turn to next season, when they will be desperate to complete their goal of making it 10 league titles in a row.