“THEY WON’T LIKE THIS AT PARKHEAD!” — Youssef Chermiti STUNS Sky Sports by Claiming Rangers Are Favourites Over Celtic After Explosive Derby Win
The derby dust had barely settled when a single sentence sent shockwaves across Scottish football. Emotions were still raw, fans were still singing in the stands, and the significance of today’s fiery derby win was still being processed. Then, live on Sky Sports, Youssef Chermiti dropped a claim so bold, so controversial, that it instantly ignited outrage, debate, and disbelief across the football world.
Fresh from an intense derby victory earlier today — a match packed with crunching tackles, relentless pressing, and a suffocating atmosphere — Chermiti stepped in front of the cameras brimming with confidence. What followed was not your typical post-match reflection. It was a statement that cut straight to the heart of the title race.
According to Chermiti, Rangers are now the favourites to win the league — ahead of Celtic.
The derby itself was a battle from the first whistle. Both sides flew into challenges, refusing to give an inch. The tempo was frantic, the pressure suffocating, and the margin for error razor-thin. One moment of quality, one lapse in concentration, felt like it could decide everything — and in the end, it did. When the decisive goal arrived, the stadium erupted, releasing weeks of tension in one deafening roar.
Defensively, the winning side stood firm under sustained pressure, while the midfield dictated the rhythm during crucial phases. Up front, every run mattered, every duel was contested, and every second was played as if the season depended on it. By the time the final whistle blew, players collapsed to the turf, knowing they had survived — and conquered — one of the toughest fixtures of the campaign.
But it was Chermiti’s post-match appearance on Sky Sports that truly stole the headlines.
Speaking with striking composure, the forward praised the team’s mentality, intensity, and hunger in derby situations. He highlighted how victories like this go beyond three points — they shape belief, confidence, and momentum. Then came the line that sent social media into meltdown.
“We respect Celtic,” Chermiti said, “but after what we’ve shown, after how we handled this pressure, I believe Rangers are favourites to win the league.”
Silence followed in the studio.
Pundits exchanged glances. Analysts paused. Within minutes, clips of the interview were circulating everywhere.
Celtic supporters reacted with fury. Many branded the claim disrespectful and premature, pointing to their side’s consistency and experience in title run-ins. “One derby doesn’t define a season,” one fan wrote. “Talk in May, not January,” said another.
Rangers fans, however, embraced the statement with open arms. To them, it wasn’t arrogance — it was confidence backed by performance. “Finally, someone says it out loud,” a supporter posted. “This is a team that believes again.” Another added, “You don’t win titles without mentality. Chermiti just showed his.”
Former players and pundits were split. Some praised Chermiti for his honesty and leadership, arguing that belief is essential at this stage of the season. Others warned that such claims could add unnecessary pressure and provide motivation for Celtic going forward.
Yet the timing of the statement is what makes it so explosive.
With the league table tightening, fixtures piling up, and momentum swinging week by week, today’s derby win could prove pivotal. Chermiti’s comments have now poured fuel on an already raging rivalry, ensuring that every upcoming match will be played under an even brighter spotlight.
Whether Rangers go on to justify his claim or Celtic respond with a statement of their own, one thing is certain: Youssef Chermiti has just turned the title race into must-watch drama.
This wasn’t just a derby win.
This was a declaration.
And Scottish football won’t stop talking about it anytime soon.
