{
  "id": 73421,
  "title": "PREVIEW: Celtic look to capitalise on early Rangers slip as title defence begins",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/preview-celtic-look-to-capitalise-on-early-rangers-slip-as-title",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-03T06:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/preview-celtic-look-capitalise-early-063500464.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Title defence begins for Celtic as they look to capitalize on Rangers' slip. Celtic opens their SPFL title defence tonight, hosting Dundee FC. The Hoops have secured the last five consecutive SPFL titles and aim to start this year's campaign strongly, despite a series of Summer departures. Notable among these losses is the departure of former star striker Daizen Maeda, who joined Ipswich Town, along with Martin O'Neill's absence of Liam Scales, Jota, and Benjamin Nygren due to injury and suspension. Dundee FC, on the other hand, have made a notable return to the top flight over the past three seasons, finishing 8th last term and finishing second in the Premier Sports Cup behind Ross County. Celtic's O'Neill's side, however, have been winless in pre-season fixtures, including a 4-1 loss to Sporting Lisbon, and are scheduled to face Aberdeen in the Round of 16 in 12 days. The match between Celtic and Dundee FC is set to commence at 7:30pm BST and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.",
  "summary": "Celtic get their SPFL title defence underway this evening as they host Dundee FC, and look to capitalise on Rangers’ Friday night draw to give themselves an early lead in the title picture.The Hoops...",
  "key_points": [
    "Celtic aims to capitalize on Rangers' slip in title defence",
    "Celtic hosts Dundee FC tonight, starting at 7:30pm BST",
    "Dundee FC returns to top flight after three seasons"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Same start but different outlook at Rangers as McInnes era begins",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/07/31/same-start-but-different-outlook-at-rangers-as-mcinnes-era-begins",
        "published": "2026-07-31T23:09:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}