Looking forward to the full Scottish Premiership card this weekend. Here’s what to look out for at both ends of the table…
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Celtic return to the Scottish Premiership after a League Cup triumph and it’s a first for Brendan Rodgers, who has never faced Dundee United.
If the Hoops continue their unbeaten run, they will make it their best ever start to a league season. a win would also secure their best away season of 12 wins on the road in 2017.
Jim Goodwin’s side have impressed in the top flight and if they can pull off a shock and beat the Scottish champions for the first time since 2014, they could climb as high as fourth.
Will Rangers bounce back from the ultimate upset?
Rangers lost to Celtic on penalties in the League Cup final.
Philippe Clement’s side will be determined to get a crucial win in the Premier League after their defeat at Celtic in the League Cup added to their frustration. the admission that they should have had a fine.
Depending on the result at Aberdeen, a win against Dundee could lift Rangers up to second in the table ahead of a busy festive schedule.
Dundee manager Tony Docherty has been ill in the squad
Tony Docherty’s side have managed just one away win in the league this season and haven’t won at Ibrox since 2001.
Dundee’s squad was hit with the bug earlier this week, but the manager is hopeful most of his players will be available for Saturday’s game.
Can Hibs’ revival continue at Pittodrie?
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After a torrid start to the season, Aberdeen are winless in their last five Premier League games and could see them slip into second place if that doesn’t change on Saturday.
Although the Dons have struggled of late, it was Hibs’ encouraging comeback to draw 3-3 with Jimmy Thelin’s side that looked to have kicked off their season.
They have secured victories since their defeat at Celtic to stay out of the relegation zone.
Aberdeen have won just one of their last seven league meetings with the Hibees, a 4-0 away victory in May last season.
What else is there to look out for?
Can Hearts move off the bottom of the Premiership?
There’s a bottom-of-the-table battle at Tynecastle as Hearts return from Conference League action against St Johnstone.
A win for Neil Critchley’s side would lift them off the table and send their opponents below them.
Motherwell are looking to make it three wins in a row when they host Kilmarnock on Fright night.
