Bookies pay out on Celtic winning title after just TWO games as they declare ‘we've seen enough' amid Rangers' struggle
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CELTIC have made a perfect start to their title defence by claiming a second win of the season.
Benjamin Nygren's first goal for the club and a spectacular effort from Reo Hatate saw Brendan Rodgers' side ease to a 2-0 win away to Aberdeen.
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The Celtic players celebrate another win
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In contrast, Rangers haven't won either of their first two matches
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The win follows a harder-fought 1-0 win over St Mirren on the opening day – and leaves the Hoops at the top of the table as the only team, so far, with maximum points from two matches.
In contrast, Rangers have struggled in their opening two domestic matches.
They followed up a 1-1 draw away to Motherwell with the same result at home to Dundee yesterday.
That means they trail their big rivals by FOUR points already – and with a massive Old Firm derby looming at the end of the month.
That's enough of a gap for one bookmaker to pay out on all bets on Celtic to win the Premiership title this season.
Irish-based Paddy Power have made a bit of a habit of writing off Rangers' championship chances after just a few matches.
And they've decided they've seen enough after just two games to declare Celtic as champions elect.
They announced on X: 'EARLY PAYOUT! Right, we've seen enough.
'We're paying out on Celtic to win the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership!
'Applies to all singles and multis, online and retail.'
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It's become an annual PR gimmick from the bookie – but fans were still lapping it up.
One commented: 'Wee bit later than expected but congrats on the pay out troops.'
Another said: 'Took a week longer than expected.'
And a third added: 'Paddy Power know the script.'
While a fourth laughed: 'Easiest bet you will do every year. Money back before the kids go back to school.'
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Some footy fans also saw it as another slap in the face for Russell Martin as he continues his rebuilding at Ibrox.
One said: 'This is so embarrassing for Rangers.'
A second added: 'Rangers are terrible, they won't even get 2nd. Hibs or Hearts to finish behind Celtic.'
And another noted: 'Scottish football, just an absolute waste of everyone's time and money.'
While another joked: 'Harsh on Hibs. Thought they could still give us a game.'
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