{"id":577273,"date":"2026-05-11T01:18:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T01:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/577273\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T01:18:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T01:18:11","slug":"chris-sutton-cannot-ignore-what-daizen-maeda-did-to-rangers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/577273\/","title":{"rendered":"Chris Sutton cannot ignore what Daizen Maeda did to Rangers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Chris Sutton\u2019s reaction to Celtic\u2019s 3-1 win over Rangers summed up the biggest difference between the two sides. Celtic responded when the pressure peaked. Rangers collapsed once the game turned against them.<\/p>\n

Sutton said Celtic \u201csave their best for the Derby game when it really counts\u201d after the 3-1 win over Rangers<\/a>. He was right.<\/p>\n

Rangers started well and took the lead through Mikey Moore, but Celtic never looked rattled. Once Hyunjun Yang equalised, the momentum completely shifted.<\/p>\n

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\"CelticPhoto by Ian MacNicol\/Getty Images Chris Sutton was right about Celtic and Rangers mentality difference<\/p>\n

Sutton\u2019s \u201crolled over\u201d comment may sound harsh, but Rangers gave Celtic far too much control once the game became emotional and frantic.<\/p>\n

Celtic save their best for the Derby game when it really counts. Maeda with one of the greatest goals (unlikely goals) but all the same\ud83d\udc4f\ud83d\udc4f Rangers rolled over like they normally do\u2026 what a season. For Martin O\u2019Neill to get this team to this point is remarkable \ud83d\udc4f\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udf40<\/p>\n

\u2014 Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) May 10, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n

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Celtic looked sharper, calmer and far more aggressive when it mattered most. Rangers looked vulnerable in the second half every time the intensity increased.<\/p>\n

This was not a one-off reaction either. Celtic have consistently recovered in difficult moments against Rangers this season while the Ibrox side have struggled to regain composure once games swing against them.<\/p>\n

The result also confirmed Rangers will finish in third place trophyless again, while Celtic remain firmly alive in the race and now sit seven points ahead of their rivals.<\/p>\n

Daizen Maeda completely destroyed Rangers in four second-half minutes<\/p>\n

Daizen Maeda changed the entire match after half-time.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd25 DAIZEN MAEDA WITH AN OVERHEAD KICK! <\/p>\n

Celtic with a two-goal cushion over Rangers, and it comes in SPECTACULAR fashion \u2935\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/EZgSda8fYm<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) May 10, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n

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His first goal rewarded Celtic\u2019s pressure, but his second completely broke Rangers. The Japanese forward produced a spectacular overhead kick that instantly killed the contest.<\/p>\n

Rangers had no response after that moment. Celtic pressed harder, moved the ball quicker and looked physically stronger across the pitch.<\/p>\n

That is why Sutton\u2019s verdict landed so accurately. Celtic embraced the pressure of the Glasgow Derby<\/a> once again. Rangers folded when the momentum turned against them.<\/p>\n

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