Scottish Premier League: What’s the situation in the ‘epic’ quadruple title race?

At half-time at Ibrox on Sunday, most were starting to write off Celtic’s title hopes.

O’Neill’s side were heading towards a second successive league defeat which would have left them nine points behind Hearts and five behind Rangers.

Even with a game in hand, their chances looked slim. However, the exciting response from the defending champions underscored their credentials.

In terms of mentality, they have the manager and players best equipped to deal with the psychological aspect of the title battle.

However, concerns about the team’s level of performance will remain, even after an impressive comeback in Govan.

O’Neill’s side have now conceded the opening goal in five of their past seven matches in all competitions, with victories in three of those five matches.

“Celtic were second so far in the first half,” former Scotland winger Pat Nevin said. “Rangers played very well. They had many chances to score the third goal, which would have surely eliminated them.

“O’Neill has made some changes and those changes have made a big difference. The one thing you’ll say about this Celtic team is, it doesn’t matter where they are, they don’t give up.”

Remaining opponents before the split: Aberdeen (A); Motherwell (h); Dundee United (away); Dundee (A); St Mirren (h).

Maximum possible number of points: 85