Rangers Beat Celtic 1-0 as O'Neill Considers Future

Rangers defeated Celtic 1-0 at Celtic Park on Sunday, September 20, 2026, narrowing the Scottish Premiership title race to a two-point gap. The victory, secured by a first-half goal from Ryan Naderi, marked Rangers' second win over their rivals in eight days and extended their winning streak to six matches. The result piles significant pressure on Celtic manager Martin O'Neill, who stated after the match that he will reflect on his future with the club. Celtic have now lost three consecutive matches, including a 3-0 Premier Sports Cup defeat to Rangers on September 13 and a 3-1 home loss to Ferencvaros in the Europa League on September 18. "I will reflect on the games. I'll obviously speak to the board," O'Neill said. "It's not the first time I've been questioned about my managerial time. So, yeah, I'll have a look at it." The 74-year-old manager acknowledged the growing discontent among supporters. "I think they're absolutely entitled. I'm not immune from criticism. Far from it," he said. Rangers manager Derek McInnes expressed satisfaction with the performance and result. "I'm absolutely delighted as I thought it was a thoroughly deserved three points," he said.