Are Celtic club in regression amid run of six defeats in 10?

Celtic suffer sixth defeat in 10 matches after losing to Falkirk; Sutton says the club is in regression despite leading the league by four points.

Celtic fell to a surprise 2-1 defeat at home to Falkirk on Sunday, extending their poor run to six losses in 10 matches across all competitions. Despite dominating possession and creating 24 shots to Falkirk's six, Celtic could not break down their opponents, with goalkeeper Scott Bain excelling for the visitors.

Analyst Chris Sutton was critical after the match, stating on Sky Sports that "the club is in regression" and questioning the team's setup and strategy. Former former Falkirk manager Ian McCall agreed, pointing to age and injury affecting key players like Carter-Vickers, Tierney, McGregor and Forrest. Celtic remain four points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership, but the defeat allows Rangers to close the gap with games in hand.

Manager Martin O'Neill defended his position in a spiky post-match interview, noting that Celtic are in a better league position than at the same stage last season when they trailed Hearts by four points. He also justified recent team changes, citing the heavy fixture schedule and European commitments. Celtic face Besiktas in the Europa League on Wednesday, a match O'Neill's side desperately need to win after starting their campaign with three defeats.