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Ben Banks

Kris Boyd explains why Celtic have 'upper hand' in title bid as Rangers yet to face 'real pressure'

Kris Boyd says Rangers will feel the full force of pressure once the World Cup break that comes into place this month is over and done with - but Celtic hold the title race key for now.

The former striker has been left disappointed with recent results at the Ibrox club, who have fallen four points behind Celtic in the Premiership title race. St Johnstone are the opposition this week as they look to shake the shackles of a terrible Champions League campaign that saw them finish bottom of Group A with no points and the tag of 'worst ever team' after a goal difference of -20.

It's brought heat to manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst but Boyd believes that while displays haven't hit the required heights, it's when injuries begin to clear in December. He told OLBG : "If you're in charge of a big football club then you're always going to be under pressure to get results and there's no hiding place from the fact that the performances haven't been up to the standard that fans expect.

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