Brendan Rodgers offers Rangers title chase verdict as Celtic boss pays an Ibrox compliment with Man City nod

Brendan Rodgers says all his focus is on Celtic as he addressed Rangers possibly catching them up in the Premiership title race.

The Hoops could fall to second on Tuesday if their rivals secure a victory of three goals or more over Aberdeen. They also have a game in-hand over Celtic, who travel to Hibs on Wednesday night.

Fans were left unhappy after the champions dropped points for the sixth time this season in the weekend's 1-1 draw against Aberdeen. They also face a tricky Scottish Cup fifth round tie away at St Mirren this Sunday.

Rodgers was asked on Sky Sports about Rangers narrowing the gap and potentially going above his men. All he has time for is what goes on in and around the Hoops.

He said: "It doesn't really come into my thinking. For us it's about the next game. It's a good challenge for us.

"There's still so many games left. We have dropped points but we are still in a really good position.

"Lots of points to play for. The best team will win the league over 38 games."

Rodgers was also asked about how he keeps his players focused amid any frustrations elsewhere. And he pointed to Man City and Ibrox improvement in his answer.

He added: "It's straightforward. It's a case of managing that and focusing on our performance. When you win any league you have to earn the right.

"I think competition makes you better. I spent enough years in the Premier League and could see the improvements Man City could make because of the challenges around them.

"Competition is the catalyst to improve and be better and there is no doubt Rangers have done that. Primarily the focus is on ourselves."