Excitement is brewing as Celtic go head to head with Aberdeen this weekend in a powderkeg clash involving the top two sides in the Scottish Premiership.
Brendan Rodgers’ men come into this one with a 100% record on Scottish Premiership duty, which extends to a ten-match winning run encompassing all domestic competitions.
Incredibly, Jimmy Thelin’s Aberdeen have yet to taste defeat either, setting the scene for a compelling league clash as both clubs remain locked level on points after eight league matches.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 1 |  CelticCeltic | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 21 | 21 |
| 2 |  AberdeenAberdeen | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 21 |
| 3 |  RangersRangers | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 16 |
| 4 |  MotherwellMotherwell | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 13 |
Celtic remain ahead on goal difference with Saturday’s clash now visible in the distance. Despite the threat the visitors pose, the last time the Dons defeated the Bhoys in the Scottish top flight came in 2018 on the final day of the season, which has to be a positive omen heading into the clash.
With anticipation building as the reigning champions prepare to test the credentials of a potential challenger, the officiating team and VAR officials for this weekend are now set in stone.
Nick Walsh appointed to referee Celtic vs Aberdeen
Coming in as the man with the whistle, Nick Walsh has been appointed to referee Celtic vs Aberdeen, and all eyes will be on him to ensure that proceedings pass without incident.
On either side of him, David Roome and Dougie Potter will run the lines; offering support should the central officiating figure miss any vital details.
Greg Aitken is the primary VAR operative for this one and will be assisted by Jonathan Bell, who will provide a second pair of eyes to review any contentious incidents.
Like ever, both Celtic and Aberdeen supporters will put their faith in football being the main talking point on Saturday afternoon. However, there are always bound to be points of contention in such a high-profile fixture.
Celtic want to establish their Scottish Premiership title credentials
Arriving as the team to beat, Celtic will be keen to show Aberdeen they are firm favourites for the league crown this term.
History favours the Bhoys, who haven’t tasted defeat against the Dons in 25 attempts. However, visiting manager Thelin has worked wonders at Pittodrie; his side has earned respect this term for consistently delivering results.
Celtic Park will be a wall of noise come Saturday as the home support hope to drive their side on to an 11th domestic victory in succession.
Hopefully, the men in green and white can emerge victorious in the biggest test of their Scottish Premiership credentials to date in 2024/25.
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