Celtic go into the first league fixture after the international break in an unfamiliar position. The Hoops find themselves in second place in the league table.
This is after Neil Lennon’s side dropped points in the last two league games. As a result of that, Celtic trail Rangers by two points in the league table.
Interestingly, the Hoops played before Rangers in their last league game against Livingston. Now the situation has at the top of the league has changed, but the Hoops have the chance to put pressure on the Ibrox side ahead of their trip to Hearts on Sunday.
Win would put pressure on rivals
Celtic need to pick up three points against Ross County on Saturday to go back to the top of the league. For a start it would show that the Hoops have got over the recent poor results in the league. Secondly, it would put significant pressure on the Ibrox side ahead of their match against Hearts.
It will be interesting to see how the Hoops’ title rivals cope with the pressure of having to win a game to stay at the top of the league table.
Hoops’ experience could help in title race
The experience that Celtic have in title races could be vital this season. The Hoops have players that have only known success and how to win leagues.
That is not the case for the Hoops’ bitter rivals. Therefore, it is important at this stage of the season that the Hoops put as much pressure as possible on Rangers.
That could lead to the Hoops’ rivals dropping points. Celtic must go out and put on a show against Ross County. An emphatic victory would show that the Hoops mean business in the title race after some poor performances.
Now is the time for Celtic to go on a winning run in the Premiership. That has to start against Ross County.
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