Celtic could be in title race with three or more horses says under-fire Russell Martin

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Celtic are currently level on points at the top of the Scottish Premiership table.

Brendan Rodgers’ side are yet to concede a league goal after four games, amassing three wins and one draw so far.

This leaves them on ten points, joint with Derek McInnes’ Hearts – who face a trip to Ibrox to face Rangers this weekend.

Hearts’ form – along with Hibernian’s impressive performances in European qualifiers – has led to discussion around a potentially disrupted Premiership title race this season.

And ahead of facing the Jambos on Saturday, Ibrox manager Russell Martin – whose side currently sit in seventh place – says that McInnes will be seeing an opportunity.

Celtic title race with Hearts discussed by Russell Martin

Russell Martin is in no position to be discussing a title race at the minute, with his side yet to register a league win this season.

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But when faced with a question about potential disruption from Hearts this season, he said that this was a potential positive for Scottish football, and that the Jambos will be seeing an opportunity.

He said: “I think the more strength you have, and better teams, the better it is for Scottish football.”

“I’m pretty sure that Derek will be telling his players that there’s an opportunity for them this season, for sure.

“So I think it’s up to us to make sure that it doesn’t become that. It’s as simple as that. We have to make sure that we’re there.”

Russell Martin likely faces a must-win situation this weekend, after a disastrous start to his time in charge at Ibrox.

Celtic must take advantage of win-win situation this weekend

Celtic have their own issues ongoing at the minute, with a protest planned for the match against Kilmarnock.

But for Rodgers and his players, the only way to add some positivity will be with results.

The match at Ibrox provides a win-win situation for Celtic – either their main rivals drop points for the fifth match running, or they have the chance to open a gap at the top of the table.

These positives will only apply if they can come back from Rugby Park with a win – and even at the best of times, it’s not an easy place to go.