Ally McCoist has claimed Celtic have hit the 'crisis button' after a recent reset, telling Rangers they must capitalise on the situation. The former Ibrox striker made the comments while analysing the Premiership title race this week.
McCoist pointed to a period of change at Celtic Park as a potential moment of vulnerability. His remarks come with Celtic four points clear at the top of the Premiership, having taken 31 points from their opening 13 matches, a record of ten wins, one draw and two losses. The team has scored 28 goals and conceded just 10, giving them a commanding goal difference of plus 18. The team's recent form includes three wins, one draw, and one loss from their last five outings. They followed a 2-0 defeat to Falkirk with a 3-2 Europa League victory over Beşiktaş and a 1-0 league win against Kilmarnock last weekend. That win, secured by a Liam Scales goal, maintained their advantage over their city rivals. That narrow victory over Kilmarnock on Sunday 8 November was secured by a Liam Scales goal in the 26th minute, assisted by Camilo Duran. The decisive goal arrived in the 67th minute.
Celtic's next challenge is a home match against St Mirren on Saturday 21 November. The visitors currently sit 8th in the table. The team will look to continue their current two-game winning run and extend their lead, which currently stands at four points.
Top scorer Camilo Durán, with seven goals this season, will be a key figure as Brendan Rodgers's side aims to consolidate their position. Durán demonstrated his importance with a late brace in the 3-2 win over Beşiktaş on Thursday 5 November, with Callum Osmand also on the scoresheet and providing an assist. The context of McCoist's warning is set against this backdrop of Celtic leading the table but facing scrutiny after a mixed run of results that included a surprise domestic cup exit.
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