Celtic & Rangers face double jeopardy in derby like no other

BBC Scotland chief sportswriter Tom English sets the scene going into a compelling Old Firm spectacle on Sunday.

28 Feb, 18:37 — 28 Feb, 18:44

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Why this matters

The Old Firm derby between Celtic and Rangers is one of the most significant and fiercely contested football rivalries globally, deeply embedded in Scottish culture and history. Matches between these two Glasgow clubs often have major implications for the Scottish Premiership title race and are critical for fan pride and league standing. The phrase "double jeopardy" suggests particularly high stakes for both teams in this upcoming encounter.

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Key entities

CelticFootball club in the Old Firm derby RangersFootball club in the Old Firm derby Tom EnglishBBC Scotland chief sportswriter BBC ScotlandNews outlet covering the derby

Coverage Timeline

First report: BBC · 28 Feb, 18:37|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 7m|Window: 7m

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