Scottish Premiership: Improving Rangers in title race with Celtic, says Chris Sutton

Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton believes Rangers are building momentum under Philippe Clement and are in a title race as Celtic prepare to face Kilmarnock, live on Sky Sports on Sunday.

The Ibrox side beat Dundee 3-1 on Saturday to extend their unbeaten run under the Belgian to 12 games across all competitions, picking up 22 points from a possible 24 in the league.

Celtic, meanwhile, have picked up 17 points in the same period but their lead on Rangers at the top of the table is down to five points ahead of their trip to Kilmarnock.

“This period of games, they come thick and fast until the break,” said Sutton. “It is a really important period.

“Celtic haven’t been at their very best, Rangers need to make sure they don’t drop silly points – which they did at Aberdeen.

“I do think there is a title race on this season, I do. They’ve got the European fixture coming up but a big three points for Philippe Clement.

“I don’t like it because Rangers have got a manager now who just seems to talk common sense!

“They are heading in the right direction and building momentum under him.”

Speaking on Sky Sports News, former Celtic defender Mark Wilson added: “When you look at Philippe Clement’s first 11 games in charge, Rangers are definitely harder to play against. They’ve only conceded five goals in that period – they score more too. It is going well at both ends.

“Clement has made a difference from what Michael Beale left behind. When you look at the month of December, Rangers have got six games to squeeze in before they meet Celtic on the 30th. Some huge games.

“Rangers have to be in touch with Celtic come that game in late December.”

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