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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ewan Murray at Celtic Park

Celtic thrash Rangers in Old Firm game to extend lead at the top

Liel Abada (left) celebrates with Matt O'Riley after scoring Celtic's third goal.
Liel Abada (left) celebrates with Matt O'Riley after scoring Celtic's third goal. Photograph: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images

The most galling thing for Rangers is a five-point and 17-goal advantage held over them by Celtic in the Scottish Premiership does not look at all inappropriate. Ange Postecoglou’s team mauled their city rivals in the season’s first Old Firm game.

No wonder, then, that the Australian offered a post-match battle cry in respect of Tuesday’s Champions League visit of Real Madrid to Glasgow. “Let’s go down swinging,” said Postecoglou. Celtic, so high on confidence, will not alter approach against illustrious opposition.

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