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Mark Pirie

Chris Sutton declares Rangers are failing in 'the Michael Beale league' as Celtic challenge prospect eviscerated

Celtic fan favourite Chris Sutton reckons Michael Beale's Rangers can't even win "the Michael Beale league," let alone the Premiership - and have no chance of catching Ange Postecoglou's side.

The Londoner faces his last chance to land silverware in his debut campaign as Ibrox boss as he looks to reach the Scottish Cup final with a semi-final victory over the Hoops - who are chasing a Treble this term with the Premiership crown all-but won and the Viaplay Cup safely in the Celtic Park trophy cabinet. The derby blockbuster has put the achievements of Beale in focus - and Sutton reckons he has dropped below his own standards.

During his first press conference as Ibrox boss, Beale set out his agenda as he swerved a definitive call to catch Celtic - who were nine points clear at the time - instead focussing on the brand of football he wanted to usher in with a focus on winning games. He stated that with "energy on the pitch and the right players" the club would get back to winning ways - but Sutton reckons that the Ibrox boss has failed to pass that threshold.

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