'Low probability' of Rangers title win, says Beale

Rangers have won eight matches in all competitions since a draw at home to Celtic on 2 January

Rangers boss Michael Beale concedes "the probability is low" of catching Celtic in the title race but insists "momentum can change things".

However, Celtic have not missed a beat in response, maintaining a nine-point cushion at the top of the Premiership.

"If you looked at probability, the probability is low because the games are running out," said Beale.

"I think we are in very, very good form so Celtic are also therefore in very, very good form and their form has run longer than ours. So you would say it is outstanding form.

"What I would say is momentum can change things in football, and so all we have to do is keep doing our job and hope the momentum changes.

"If it doesn't we still have to win games for Rangers and build our team stronger for the cup competitions and what is to come."

The Glasgow rivals each have 13 Premiership matches remaining, including two derbies.

They meet in the ViaPlay Cup final at Hampden Park on 26 February and both are in the last eight of the Scottish Cup.

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