With just five rounds remaining in the Scottish Premiership, the title race is wide open. While Celtic currently sit third, they are a mere three points behind leaders Hearts, firmly in the hunt for a historic fifth consecutive championship. The narrative, however, has been overwhelmingly tilted towards Ibrox, with many pundits and even some Celtic supporters conceding the title to Rangers. This widespread expectation could be the perfect fuel for a Celtic resurgence.

The pressure of being the clear favourite is a unique burden in football. Rangers, under Danny Rohl, face two daunting away fixtures at Celtic Park and Tynecastle in the final run-in. It's worth remembering this is the same Rangers side that failed to defeat Celtic in two home matches this season, one against a significantly depleted Hoops squad. History shows that when the going gets tough and expectations soar, the Ibrox side has sometimes faltered.

Celtic's path to glory is straightforward: their biggest obstacle is themselves. The squad, featuring talents like Kelechi Iheanacho and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, has the quality. The opportunity is there, with the top six now set to battle it out. By embracing the underdog mentality, silencing the external noise, and focusing on their own performance, Celtic can turn the prevailing narrative on its head. The title is not heading anywhere until the final whistle blows, and writing off this Celtic team could be a monumental mistake.