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There’s a full Scottish Premiership card to look forward to 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 their Carabao Cup victory, a first for Brendan Rodgers who has never faced Dundee United.
If the Hoops continue their unbeaten run, they will be off to their best start to a league season – a win that would also secure their best away record of 12 wins on the road in 2017.
Jim Goodwin’s side have impressed in their return to the top flight and could move up to fourth if they can make a splash and beat the Scottish champions for the first time since 2014.
Can Rangers bounce back from their ultimate disappointment?
Rangers lose to Celtic in League Cup final on penalties
Philippe Clement’s side will be determined to secure a vital Premier League win after their disappointment deepened after losing to Celtic in the Carabao Cup recognition that they should be punished.
Depending on the Aberdeen result, victory against Dundee could see Rangers move up to second in the table ahead of a busy festive schedule.
Dundee manager Tony Docherty has been dealing with illness in his squad
Tony Docherty’s side have just one league win away from home this season and have not won at Ibrox since 2001.
Dundee had a problem earlier in the week but the manager expects the majority of his players to be available for Saturday’s game.
Can Hibs continue their renaissance at Pittodrie?
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Watch highlights from the exciting Scottish Premiership match between Hibernian and Aberdeen
After a hot start to the season, Aberdeen are without a win in their past five Premier League games and could lose their second place spot if that doesn’t change on Saturday.
While the Dons have struggled of late, Hibs looked to have kicked off their season with a thrilling 3-3 draw against Jimmy Serling’s side.
They have won both of their losses to Celtic and are out of the relegation danger zone.
Aberdeen have won just one of their last seven league meetings with Hibs – a 4-0 away win in May last season.
Is there anything else I need to pay attention to?
Can Hearts escape their woes at the bottom of the Premier League?
Hearts return from Conference League action to face St Johnstone, with Tynecastle set to battle for the bottom of the table.
Victory for Neil Critchley’s side would move them off the bottom of the table and push their opponents below them.
Motherwell look to make it three wins in a row when they host Kilmarnock on a night of terror.
