Celtic's title hopes hinge on their final clash with Rangers, who can impact the Premiership outcome. With three games left, Celtic trails the leaders by three points.
Key points
Celtic trails the Premiership leaders by three points
Rangers can impact the title race with a win
Celtic's title defense is at risk in the final clash
The match is live on Sky Sports
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The title race is down to two - but Rangers still have a huge role to play in deciding if the Premiership trophy ends up in Glasgow or Edinburgh.
The Ibrox side's title hopes were all but ended by defeats to Motherwell and Hearts, leaving Celtic as the only realistic challengers to the Jambos.
Martin O'Neill's side trail the leaders by three points with three games remaining, knowing defeat to Danny Röhl's Gers on Sunday, live on Sky Sports, could end their defence.
What is at stake for Celtic in the final Old Firm clash?
Celtic must win against Rangers to keep their title defense alive, as they trail the leaders by three points.
How can Rangers influence the Premiership title race?
Rangers can decide the title outcome by defeating Celtic, potentially ending their title defense.
When is the final Old Firm clash between Celtic and Rangers?
The final Old Firm clash is scheduled for Sunday and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
What are the current standings in the Premiership title race?
Celtic is three points behind the leaders, with three games remaining, making the upcoming match crucial.
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If Hearts win at Motherwell on Saturday night, live on Sky Sports, Rangers will be officially be out of contention for the title but they can still claim a second-place finish, which comes with a place in Champions League qualifying.
O'Neill is expecting Sunday to be his final Glasgow derby, and he wants to end his third spell at the club on a high.
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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MAY 03: Celtic Manager Martin O'Neill applauds the Celtic fans during a William Hill Premiership match between Hibernian and Celtic at Easter Road, on May 03, 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Celtic boss Martin O'Neill tells Sky Sports News they remain confident of retaining the Scottish Premiership title despite trailing Hearts by three points with three games remaining. Watch Celtic vs Rangers on Sunday, live on Sky Sports.
"At home, we have to try and get on the front foot as early as possible and try and win the game," the Northern Irishman told Sky Sports News.
"We still feel it's [the title] in our own grasp at this minute. We've got some goals to try and make up, but that's a long way off.
"It'll be a strong game. Rangers will be coming here, naturally disappointed about last week's result. I thought they played very, very well in the first half of the game and points to prove.
"There always seems to be points to prove in Old Firm games.
"I'll expect a strong, strong reaction from Rangers. We've got to be strong ourselves and hopefully we can do that."
Röhl: Nobody needs extra motivation
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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MAY 04: Rangers head coach Danny Rohl during a William Hill Premiership match between Heart of Midlothian and Rangers at Tynecastle Park, on May 04, 2026, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Rangers head coach Danny Röhl insists he is fully committed to the Ibrox club amid reports linking him with a move to the Bundesliga. Watch Celtic vs Rangers on Sunday, live on Sky Sports from 11am
Rangers won the last Old Firm clash at Parkhead, but Röhl is yet to get the better of O'Neill this season with a league draw and defeats in both cup competitions.
The German, who insists he remains committed to the Ibrox club despite links to the Bundesliga, is hoping for another successful trip to Glasgow's East End.
"It's a special game for us," he said.
"Nobody needs extra motivation to go in this game. We want to make our supporters and fans proud and that means we have to deliver on Sunday.
"The last game there is a good picture of our last couple of weeks.
"In the first half, we started well but then the opponent was better and scored.
"We adjusted things at half-time and had a plan B. We then turned it to 3-1.
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Highlights from the match between Rangers and Celtic.
Watch the highlights from the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Rangers.
"We showed we can do that. That's when we really felt the belief that even when things don't go right in a game we can turn them in the right direction.
"In the last 15 years we didn't win what we should do and I think this is a big part of what we have to change.
"In the last six months, we improved the standards higher and higher. In the last seven days we couldn't and I think this is a big part in our future.
"We move now forward and it gives me, especially also for the new season, a big, big motivation to be better every day, increase the standards and make the step forward what we want."
Watch Celtic vs Rangers live from 11am Sunday on Sky Sports Football, with kick-off 12:30pm. You can also follow it in our dedicated live match blog featuring in-game highlights and analysis.
Full match highlights will also be published on the Sky Sports digital platforms and the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel at 8.15pm.
