Last Updated: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:42
Lee McCulloch says that Celtic's work in the transfer window makes them favourites for the title, despite being 10 points behind.
The 31-year-old was on target in Wednesday night's 2-0 defeat of St Johnstone, which sees the Gers reach their fifth successive domestic final, after their arch rivals were shocked 1-0 at Kilmarnock the previous night.
Rangers now have a huge 10-point advantage with games running out but the arrival of eight new players, including Robbie Keane, at Parkhead gives Celtic the edge, according to McCulloch.
He said: "Celtic have made some fantastic signings but I think we've got to be selfish and concentrate on what we have to do. It's a good gap but I still see Celtic as favourites to win the league- especially with us not bringing anyone in during the transfer window and Celtic signing eight players.
"In my book it makes them favourites for the title.
"We've got a settled team and boys who know how to win a league. We've played a hell of a lot of games and we're quietly confident.
"But Celtic will be a tough ask and I think it's going to be a tight run-in."