Scottish Premiership: Rangers take on Motherwell, live on Sky & Celtic host St Johnstone as part of a full card | Football News


A full Scottish Premiership card awaits on Sunday – here's what to watch out for at both ends of the table…

What's live on Sky Sports?

Rangers travel to Motherwell desperate to atone for their shock Boxing Day defeat at St Mirren.

Philippe Clement's side now trail Celtic by 12 points, with the Old Firm clash looming on January 2 at Ibrox.

Sunday, December 29, 2:45 p.m

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They have won their last two games at Fir Park and have already beaten Stuart Kettlewell's side twice this season, once in the Premiership and the other in the League Cup.

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Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell expects a tough challenge from Rangers on Sunday, live on Sky Sports, despite their shock defeat to St Mirren

Motherwell go into the match on the back of a 4-0 defeat at Celtic Parkbut I know a win could see them move back up to fifth in the table.

Top vs. Bottom in Glasgow's East End

Reo Hatate (R) and Nicolas Kuhn came off the bench for Celtic and scored
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Celtic are 12 points clear in the race for the title in the Scottish Premiership

Celtic are the runaway Premiership leaders and will be looking to maintain their unbeaten run by heaping more misery on bottom side St Johnstone.

Brendan Rodgers' side are four above Motherwell despite not being at their best, and the manager could again announce changes as he also contemplates their New Year trip to Ibrox.

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Highlights from William Hill's Scottish Premiership match between St Johnstone and Celtic

Thirty-three points separate the teams before the game, with the Perth side dropping back to the foot of the table with 2-1 defeat at home to Dundee United.

Sime Valakari's side have lost seven of their last nine league games – the new boss watched from the stands as they lost 6-0 to the Hoops in September.

Can Hearts bounce back from derby defeat?

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Watch highlights from the Scottish Premiership match between Hearts of Midlothian and Hibernian

Hearts fans remain unconvinced by head coach Neil Critchley and their Edinburgh derby loss to Hibs will do nothing to ease the pressure with the club just two points off the foot of the table.

They have won just two of their last six games but a win against Ross County would move them above their hosts into 10th place.

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Watch highlights from the Scottish Premiership match between Dundee and Ross County

The Staggies snapped a four-game losing streak with one an impressive 3-0 away win at Dundee as they seek to avoid a third season in the relegation playoffs.

It ended 1-1 when the sides met at Tynecastle Park earlier this season, with the Jambos losing just one of their last 16 Scottish Premiership games against County.

Will Aberdeen get back to winning ways?

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Watch highlights from the Scottish Premiership match between Kilmarnock and Aberdeen

No one expected Aberdeen to go on an unbeaten run throughout the season, but their downfall seven games without a win is quite a drop from their great start under Jimmy Thelin.

The Dons, who remain third, will be determined to halt the drop in their final match of 2024 to prevent Dundee United closing in on them.

United have lost their last three league games against Aberdeen but will go into the match with confidence after beating St Johnstone on Boxing Day.

What else should you watch out for?

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 26: Hibernian's Dwight Gayle celebrates with Nicky Cadden after scoring to make it 2-1 during the William Hill Premiership match between Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian at Tynecastle Park on December 26, 2024 in Scotland. (Photo: Mark Scates / SNS Group)
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Can Hibs make it four consecutive Premiership wins?

Hibs' dismal start to the campaign looks to be behind them as they host in-form Kilmarnock aiming for a fourth straight league win.

St Mirren know they must make their late win against Rangers count when they return to action against Dundee.



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