Celtic secured their fourth consecutive Scottish Premiership title with a resounding 5-0 victory over Dundee United on Saturday. The Glasgow club’s dominance was evident as they wrapped up their 13th Scottish crown in the last 14 seasons.
Nicolas Kuhn and Adam Idah both scored twice, following Ryan Strain’s own goal, which set Celtic on course for the title. With four matches remaining, Celtic sit 18 points clear of second-placed Rangers, who have five games left to play.
Celtic captain Callum McGregor praised his team’s performance, saying, “Amazing performance, outstanding. It means the world to us. The sky is the limit for us. We were so good today.”
The win marks Celtic’s 21st domestic trophy in 26 years, solidifying their reign in Scotland under manager Brendan Rodgers. This title success keeps Celtic on track for their sixth treble in nine seasons, with the Scottish Cup final against Aberdeen looming in May.
Celtic substitute James Forrest also made history, collecting his 26th winners’ medal and surpassing Bobby Lennox’s record. Rodgers’ latest triumph takes him to 11 major trophies as Celtic manager.
The match was briefly interrupted by visiting fans who threw tangerines onto the pitch in protest of Dundee United’s ticket prices. However, Celtic’s title win was never in doubt, given their significant lead and strong performance.
Rodgers had previously criticized his players for being too comfortable after a defeat to St Johnstone, but they responded with emphatic wins, scoring five goals in each of their last three matches. With the Champions League knockout round play-offs behind them, Rodgers will focus on strengthening Celtic for more domestic glory and European drama next season.
The significance of this title win cannot be overstated, as it cements Celtic’s status as one of the dominant forces in Scottish football. Under Brendan Rodgers’ leadership, the team has shown remarkable consistency and determination, and their success is a testament to the manager’s tactical acumen and the players’ hard work. As Celtic looks to the future, they will be eager to build on this success and continue to compete at the highest level, both domestically and in Europe.
With the Scottish Cup final against Aberdeen on the horizon, Celtic will be aiming to add another trophy to their collection and complete a successful season.