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Chris Sutton admits Rangers have won the title live on air following Celtic’s draw against Aberdeen
Chris Sutton declined to put Rangers out of the Premiership title chase following Celtic’s draw with Aberdeen.
Philippe Clement’s team will face Kilmarnock on Sunday (20 October) as they try to cut the gap on the top of the league after Brendan Rodgers’ Hoops drew 2-2 with the Dons at Parkhead on Saturday (19 October).
While a win at Rugby Park would still leave the Gers three points behind Celtic and Jimmy Thelin’s team, BBC Sport analyst Sutton believes Philippe Clement’s side has a chance to win the title.
On BBC Radio Five Live’s 606 (19 October, 3:00), he stated: “You have to take Jimmy Thelin’s men seriously this season.”
“You think Rob, last season seventh place, he’s come in and they’re still unbeaten this season but to go two goals down, make positive changes at halftime.
“Aberdeen fans, do you believe you can win the title? Challenge Celtic and finish above Rangers?
Robbie Savage responded: “If Rangers win, does that bring them back into it?”
Sutton replied: “I wouldn’t rule Rangers out already Rob, but they play Kilmarnock tomorrow.”
Can Rangers beat Celtic to the title after Parkhead draw v Aberdeen?
While the game at Rugby Park was always going to be significant in Rangers’ season, it has become even more intriguing following developments at Parkhead in the last 24 hours.
Aberdeen have demonstrated that they are not simply here to fill up the numbers this season. With a little more luck, they could have gotten all three points against Rodgers’ side, so they must be taken seriously.
Philippe Clement’s side cannot afford to surrender any more points after their sluggish start to the domestic season and that starts against Derek McInnes’s side on Sunday. Three points against Kilmarnock would put the Light Blues right back into title contention.
Last season, the Gers missed opportunities like these. The following weeks will reveal whether or if Clement’s team learned from their mistakes last term.
Hopefully, the outcome will be much better this time around.
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