Celtic skipper Callum McGregor says they will relish the challenge of a resurgent Rangers
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Calllum McGregor insists Celtic will welcome the challenge of staying one step ahead of an improving Rangers. Brendan Rodgers’ men got their hands on the Premier Sports Cup on Sunday but required a 5-4 win on penalties after a 3-3 draw following extra-time.
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Despite losing their grip on the trophy they won last year, Rangers were more competitive than they were when they lost 3-0 at Celtic Park in the first Premiership clash of this season. And while they have 11 points to make up on Celtic if they are to take back the title this term, most followers of the Ibrox club saw enough in the weekend display to believe they are moving in the right direction.
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Asked if a renewed challenge from the other side of the city would be good for Celtic, the Parkhead skipper said: ‘Yes, and listen, Rangers are a good side. You see them in Europe and they’re playing really well. They’re starting to gain momentum in the league as well.
‘You know when you come to a cup final that you have to do a lot right to win the game. In the second half, we did. Callum McGregor says the nature of Celtic's Premier Sports Cup win made it even more pleasing. Celtic's captain believes that the secret of their shootout success was their trust in each other.
McGregor is proud to have equalled the great Billy McNeill's total of 23 major honours with Celtic. ‘Rangers did a lot right as well, so it made for a really good game. When you’re in these moments, the most important thing is winning. ‘Over the years, we’ve won a lot of cup finals and we’ve done it in different fashions. This is one that was a lot harder than some of the other ones, but that makes it even more pleasing.’.
