KENNY DALGLISH reckons Celtic are clear favourites for the Scottish Premiership title this season.
Ange Postecoglou's side reclaimed the league trophy last term and Dalglish has been impressed by the transfer business over the summer.
But he has been similarly complimentary of Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst's business.
For the former Celtic striker it would take something "very special" for Rangers to stop their rivals securing back-to-back titles.
In his Sunday Post column, he wrote: “Giovanni will also be looking at the situation over at Celtic and seeing that Ange Postecoglou has improved his squad.
“They have been active in the transfer market, and in the past few days added Aaron Mooy and Moritz Jenz.
“Added to the squad which won back the Premiership last season, for me it makes Celtic the team to beat this season.
“Sure, the transfer window is open for another six weeks or so, and Rangers might yet do more business. But the Parkhead club looks very strong.
“Right now, they are favourites for the Premiership. Rangers will really need to produce something very special to stop them.
However, despite his confidence Dalglish conceded the derby matches between Rangers and Celtic will be tight again as he predicted a "rollercoaster campaign".
He added: “But league titles are never won on paper. It’s what you do out on the park.
“It’s about ability, mentality and desire from the players, and it’s about organisation and man-management in the dugout.
“The Old Firm games last season were very tight, and I don’t think that will change.
“So it has the makings of a rollercoaster campaign, and the ride starts next weekend. I’m so looking forward to it.”
