Editor's Pre-Match Notes vs Rangers

The stage is set. Ibrox, the cauldron of noise and vitriol, awaits Celtic’s arrival. With a full-strength squad and confidence running high, there is a palpable sense of expectation among the Celtic support. Anything less than a commanding performance would feel like a missed opportunity, especially given the growing gulf in class between the two sides this season. The narrative, however, is never so straightforward in these derbies. Divine intervention, dubious officiating, or just the chaos of football—there’s always an element of unpredictability.