Scottish Premiership: Celtic host Dundee United live on Sky Sports as Rangers face Dundee as part of a full card | Football News


We're expecting a full Scottish Premiership card this weekend – here's what to look out for at both ends of the table…

What's live on Sky Sports?

Sunday, December 22 at 11:00 am

Start at 12:00 in the afternoon


Celtic return to Scottish Premiership action after their League Cup triumph and it's the first time 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 the Premier League – a win would also secure their best away run, which stands at 12 away wins in 2017.

Jim Goodwin's side have impressed in their return to the top flight and if they can pull off an upset and beat the Scottish champions for the first time since 2014, they could climb as high as fourth.

Will Rangers bounce back from their final disappointment?

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 15: Rangers' James Tavernier (R) and Dujon Sterling look dejected during the Premier Sports Cup Final between Celtic and Rangers at Hampden Park on December 15, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo: Craig Foy / SNS Group)
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Rangers lost to Celtic on penalties in the League Cup final

Philippe Clement's side will be determined to get a vital Premiership win after their League Cup defeat at Celtic compounded their disappointment confessions should have had punishment.

Depending on the result in Aberdeen, a win against Dundee could lift Rangers up to second in the table ahead of a busy holiday schedule.

Dundee manager Tony Docherty has been struggling with illness in the squad
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Dundee manager Tony Docherty has been struggling with illness in the squad

Tony Docherty's side have managed just one away league win this season and haven't won at Ibrox since 2001.

The bug ran through the Dundee squad 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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Watch highlights from an exciting Scottish Premiership match between Hibernian and Aberdeen

After a great start to the season, Aberdeen are without a win in their last five Premiership games and could lose their place in second place if that doesn't change on Saturday.

Although the Dons have struggled of late, Hibs' thrilling comeback to draw 3-3 with Jimmy Thelin's side seems to have kicked off their season.

They secured wins either side of defeat to Celtic and are out of the relegation zone.

Aberdeen have won just one of their last seven league meetings with the Hibis – a 4-0 away win in May last season.

What else should you watch out for?

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Can Hearts move off the bottom of the Premiership?

There is a battle at the bottom of the table at Tynecastle as Hearts return from Conference League action to take on St Johnstone.

A win for Neil Critchley's side would lift them off the foot of the table and send their opponents below them.

Motherwell look to make it three wins in a row when they host Kilmarnock on Fright night.



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