Celtic secured another vital three points in a match against Hibs at Easter Road that tested more than just their quality.
The match-winning Celtic goal came in the latter stages of the game, but the bigger picture was already clear before that point.
Chris Sutton’s reaction cuts through everything that mattered in the game and frames exactly where Celtic stand now.
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Winning anyway is the only thing that matters now
Sutton’s verdict starts with the only detail that truly counts, Celtic taking another huge 3 points at this stage of the season.
The Celtic legend said, “Another huge 3 points for Celtic. Iheanacho superb composure for his winner.
“Poor decision to allow the Hibs goal however Celtic would only have had themselves to blame had they not won it…3 to go.”
That is the reality of where this title race now sits, with three games left to go, there is no space for anything other than wins.
The Celtic performance can be debated and there are moments that can be picked apart, but the result is all that matters at this point.
Celtic remain in the title race because they are finding ways to win when the game becomes difficult.
Sutton’s message is clear, Celtic cannot hide behind decisions
The frustration is there, with a poor decision to allow the Hibs goal clearly shaping the match.
But Sutton does not leave room for excuses, stating Celtic would only have had themselves to blame if they failed to take the points.
That is the standard being applied, and it reflects exactly how this team must operate in the final stretch.
The decisive moment came through execution, with Iheanacho showing superb composure for his winner when it mattered most.
That is the difference for Martin O’Neill, and it is why Celtic are still driving forward.
Celtic have not been handed anything in this run, and Sutton’s assessment reinforces that nothing will be given to them across the final three games.
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