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Rangers crowned Scottish champions as Celtic draw

The Independent logo The Independent 7/03/2021 15:34:34
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Rangers have won the Scottish Premier League after Celtic's goalless draw with Dundee United.

It marks the first time 'Gers have lifted the trophy since 2011.

Rangers were 3-0 winners at home to St Mirren on Saturday, before second-placed Celtic failed to claim a victory at Dundee.

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As such, Celtic - who are on 68 points - will not be able to catch Steven Gerrard's side, who have 88 points with six games remaining in the top flight this season.

Celtic, whose head coach Nigel Lennon resigned last month, had won the Scottish Premier League every year since rivals Rangers' last triumph. They had also won the domestic trouble in each of the last four seasons before 2020/21.

By winning the competition on 7 March, Rangers secured the title on the earliest date in a campaign since 1902/03.

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