Rangers have accrued an 18-point lead at the top of the Premiership
Brian Laudrup believes the idea that Celtic have thrown this season’s title away does a disservice to Rangers.
Neil Lennon’s men were widely expected to complete 10-in-a-row this season, but they look to have been denied their dream by a Rangers side that is unbeaten in 30 Premiership matches.
With just eight points dropped and nine goals conceded, Steven Gerrard’s men have significantly outperformed their rivals in the title race.
The Ibrox side have won both of this season’s derbies, and are now in a position where they can be crowned champions at Celtic Park on March 21.
Wins for both Rangers and Celtic in their next two league matches would leave Gerrard’s team needing just a point in the derby to seal their first title since 2011.
Ibrox legend Laudrup, who won five trophies during his time in Glasgow, believes the focus should be on how Rangers have won the league and not just on how Celtic have thrown it away.
Writing in his column on page 93 of Tuesday’s Scottish Daily Mail, the Dane said: “Yes, there have been major problems at Parkhead, but let’s be clear about one thing.
“They haven’t thrown the title away. Rangers have won it.
“Gerrard’s side have only dropped eight points from a possible 90. They have only conceded nine goals in 30 games. Regardless of the chaos at Celtic, that’s the form of champions for sure.
“I think it’s an important point to emphasise, because Rangers are edging ever closer to finishing off a pretty remarkable feat.
“People have been talking about Celtic collapsing. About a manager possibly being on his way out. About their recruitment not being as good as it has been.
“Maybe some people thought they could win a tenth title without too many problems against a Rangers team that had previously struggled to put together a full season of performances.
“None of that has caused any distraction at Ibrox. When you are on a winning streak like Celtic have been, the force is with you in a sense. To me, it’s a lot easier to go out and win again.
“Rangers had to overturn all that momentum. And they have done it in the most important season of their players’ careers.
“That’s how much this will matter to the club. They are so close to a truly historic moment.”
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