Henrik Larsson Issues Clear Verdict After Analysing SPFL Table as He Predicts Another Celtic Title and Urges More Minutes for a Key Player
Henrik Larsson Issues Clear Verdict After Analysing SPFL Table as He Predicts Another Celtic Title and Urges More Minutes for a Key Player
Henrik Larsson has delivered one of the firmest public assessments of the SPFL season so far after taking a detailed look at the league table and the Celtic legend believes everything is pointing toward another Premiership title returning to Parkhead, provided the club acts decisively in one crucial area.
Larsson, widely regarded as one of Celtic’s greatest modern icons, has been following the title race closely since the turn of the year. And his latest verdict is as straightforward as it is optimistic for supporters: Celtic are still on track to win the league again, even in a campaign that has been tighter and more unpredictable than many expected.
A major part of Larsson’s confidence comes from the current pressure placed on Celtic’s closest competitors. Hearts remain two games ahead in the table but have now dropped points in three consecutive matches, a run that has raised serious questions about whether Steven Naismith’s side have the durability to maintain their lead through the final stages of the season.
Those draws frustrating, momentum-killing, and arriving at a crucial stage have opened the door for Celtic, who have been far from perfect themselves but continue to show resilience under interim manager Stephen O’Neil. Larsson argues that while Hearts have shown admirable improvement this season, their stuttering form suggests the race is gradually shifting back towards Celtic’s favour.
“Momentum matters,” Larsson has insisted in discussions around the title battle. “If you’re dropping points repeatedly at this stage, it becomes very difficult to stay ahead of a team like Celtic. They know how to finish seasons.”
But while Larsson believes Celtic have a clearer path than many expected, he also issued a strong warning: the club must make better use of certain overlooked players if they want to turn this opportunity into another championship-winning campaign.
It is at this point in his analysis that Larsson highlights one name in particular Benjamin Nygren, a talented winger who has shown flashes of quality but has struggled to secure regular minutes this season. Larsson argues that Celtic’s attack could benefit significantly from the Swede’s creativity, direct play, and ability to shift the rhythm of games.
Nygren’s influence in his limited appearances has not gone unnoticed by supporters, and Larsson believes giving him more time on the pitch could prove decisive, especially in tight matches where Celtic have at times lacked unpredictability and width.
Larsson insists that with Hearts faltering and Celtic closing the gap, the club must “use every weapon available”, and Nygren in his view is one of them.
Interim boss O’Neil has already been praised for stabilising the squad and restoring confidence after a turbulent period, but Larsson believes unlocking the full potential of the squad, including under-used players, could be the difference between a tense run-in and a title secured with authority.
With Celtic regaining form, Hearts losing momentum, and the SPFL table tightening once again, Larsson’s message is remarkably clear: Celtic can absolutely win another championship but only if they make smart decisions now.
The next few fixtures will reveal whether O’Neil heeds the Celtic legend’s advice and whether Nygren becomes the unexpected catalyst in a title battle that is becoming more dramatic by the week.
