Celtic struggles continue with second loss to Rangers in eight days

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Celtic struggles continue with second loss to Rangers in eight days
Summary

Celtic fell 1-0 to Rangers at Parkhead, marking their second defeat to their rivals in less than a week. The loss came after a previous defeat to Ferencvaros in the Europa League, leading to three consecutive losses for Martin O'Neill's side. Ex-manager Neil Lennon called for a much-needed 'reset' during the international break, while O'Neill maintained there was no 'disaster' despite the concerning performances. pundits noted a significant gap in quality between the two teams.

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  • Celtic suffered a third straight defeat with the loss to Rangers.
  • Neil Lennon emphasized the need for a team reset during the international break.
  • Martin O'Neill described the week’s performance as tough but not a disaster.
  • Rangers now challenge Celtic closely in the Scottish Premiership standings.
  • Pundits criticized Celtic for being outplayed and lacking urgency.
What they're saying
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The Sky Sports pundits were damning in their analysis of Martin O'Neill's Celtic after they lost to Rangers for the second time in eight days.

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