Celtic have now tied Rangers for the most Premiership titles in history at 55

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• Celtic named Scottish Premiership champions
• USMNT's Carter-Vickers and Trusty part of roster
• tie Rangers for most titles with 55th trophy

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  U.S. internationals Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty have been named Scottish Premiership champions with Celtic for a record-equalling 55th title for the A 5-0 defeat of Dundee United saw them named champions for the fourth successive season on Saturday.

  Brendan Rodgers' men have now tied Rangers for the most Premiership titles by one club in Scotland with 55.

  Carter-Vickers started and played 90 minutes during the victory, while Trusty went as an unused substitute.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Rodgers’ side has won 27 of its 34 league games this season, scoring 102 goals. It is their 13th title in the last 14 years, with the lone exception being Steven Gerrard's Rangers side in 2020-21, who claimed victory on the campaign.

  Carter-Vickers featured in the Premiership in 27 matches this season, scoring one goal, while Trusty, who transferred from Sheffield united last summer to the – played in 20 matches, while scoring one goal and recording one assist. It is the fourth Premiership title for Carter-Vickers and the first for Trusty.

  Both central defenders were called up to the USMNT for the March CONCACAF Nations League semifinals.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Celtic defeated Rangers in penalties in December to win the Scottish League Cup; a match where both Carter-Vickers and Trusty started.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR CELTIC?

  Celtic can complete a domestic treble when they face Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup final on May 24.

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