Brendan Rodgers reacts to Celtic’s 2025/26 Scottish Premiership fixtures with big message to Rangers

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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has reacted to the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership fixtures.

The Hoops boss now knows that Celtic will face Rangers on the 31st of August as the Bhoys travel to Ibrox for the first Glasgow Derby of the new season.

Celtic will be looking to lay down a marker at the home of their rivals and send Russell Martin a message as Rodgers looks to defend his Scottish Premiership crown.

And reacting to the fixture announcement, Rodgers tells Rangers that Celtic are watching their every move.

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Brendan Rodgers tells Rangers Celtic will ‘keep an eye’ on them

Celtic have been dominant in Scottish football for decades now and Rodgers tells the Rangers manager that they don’t rely on anyone for favours as they set their own standards.

Rodgers told Sky Sports,”We create our own benchmark and our own levels, and we’ve been doing that consistently now. But there’s no doubt competition makes you better in whatever sport it is, or whatever pursuit of anything that you’re trying to achieve.

“If you have competition that really narrows in the focus, we always have to keep an eye on our rivals in terms of what they do and players that they might bring in, and systems they play and tactics they use, and managers.

“But competition is always healthy for you, and for me, it’s what really drives me up here. But ultimately, for me, it’s about making Celtic the best that we possibly can be, and using I’ve got to use all the resources that I possibly can to help make us the best that we can and keep delivering the football that the supporters want.”

Brendan Rodgers’ remarkable record vs Rangers as Celtic boss

Rodgers has not only been dominant over Scottish football but against Rangers, the Celtic manager holds a superb record.

Celtic fans will be hoping that Rodgers will be adding another four wins over Rangers to his tally as they look to ensure they keep Rangers and the 49ers consortium at bay for another season.