Celtic have tightened their grip at the top of the Scottish Premiership after Aberdeen were held to a 1-1 draw at home against St Johnstone.
The result means Brendan Rodgers’ side now hold a nine-point lead over their nearest challengers, with a game in hand over the Dons.
Aberdeen had to fight back after falling behind, but despite levelling the match, they couldn’t find a winner at Pittodrie. This result marks another missed opportunity for Jimmy Thelin’s side to keep pace with Celtic, who capitalised on their slip-up with a convincing 3-0 win over Hibernian at Parkhead.
The pressure continues to mount on Rangers, who find themselves a daunting 14 points behind Celtic ahead of their trip to Ross County on Sunday. Philippe Clement’s side will be desperate to close the gap and keep their fading title hopes alive, but even with a win in Dingwall, they would still be 11 points adrift.
Celtic’s relentless form, coupled with their rivals’ inconsistencies, has given Rodgers’ side a commanding position at the summit. The Hoops have now won seven consecutive league matches.
With the festive period and the January transfer window approaching, Celtic’s momentum looks unstoppable. The growing gap at the top of the table further highlights their dominance and puts the pressure squarely on Aberdeen and Rangers to keep pace.
