Scottish Premiership games: who will come out on top this weekend? | football news
Scottish Premiership games: who will come out on top this weekend? | football news
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The Scottish Premiership returns after the fifth round of the Scottish Cup, with the stakes high and one game live on InNewCL Sports.
The InNewCL Sports cameras will be at Fir Park on Sunday as managerless Motherwell take on Hearts at midday.
Both Old Firm sides play at 15:00 on Saturday, while leaders Celtic host Aberdeen, who still have Barry Robson as caretaker manager, and Rangers travel to Livingston.
Dundee United have a chance to move away from the bottom of the table if results go in the right direction, while St Mirren need a win to keep their place in the top six.
Here we take a look at what’s at stake…
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It was a tumultuous time at Motherwell when Steven Hammell was sacked last weekend after losing to Raith Rovers in the Scottish Cup.
Stuart Kettlewell remains caretaker manager and will be determined to build on midweek’s win over St Mirren, which was their first league win since October.
The result put them ninth in the table as they try not to drop out of the top flight for the first time since 1985.
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Highlights of the Scottish Premiership game between Motherwell and Hearts.
The Hearts won their last league game 3-0 in Motherwell in September, ending a run of four straight league losses to the Steelmen.
Can Aberdeen shock Celtic and record back-to-back wins?
Image: Celtic have won their last five games against Aberdeen
With Ange Postecoglou’s side unbeaten in 18 league games, will any side be able to stop their run?
Aberdeen had no trouble searching but interim boss Barry Robson will look to improve chances and build on the win over Motherwell in the last game.
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Highlights of the Scottish Premiership clash between Aberdeen and Celtic.
The Dons will also take confidence from their recent performance against Celtic, who needed a late Callum McGregor goal to secure victory in Pittodrie in December.
Aberdeen’s away record has yet to improve – they have lost their last six league games away from home, conceding 22 goals.
Will Livingston stop Rangers’ impressive run?
Image: Rangers drew against Livingston in October
Livingston manager David Martindale has insisted the surprise 3-0 Scottish Cup defeat by Inverness is forgotten as attention returns to the Scottish Premiership.
A difficult challenge lies ahead on Saturday as Rangers look to secure five straight league wins.
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Highlights of the Scottish Premiership game between Rangers and Livingston.
Michael Beale remains unbeaten as Ibrox boss, a run he knows must continue if they are to have any chance of closing the gap on leaders Celtic.
The sides’ last meeting in Glasgow in October was 1-1, with Rangers narrowly winning 2-1 at the Tony Macaroni on the opening day of the season.
Can St Mirren avoid a third loss in a row?
Image: St Mirren have lost their last two league games
St Mirren host Ross County after back-to-back league defeats and a Scottish Cup elimination to Celtic.
Their impressive home record was broken by Hibernian before Motherwell defeated them midweek to claim their first win since October.
Stephen Robinson will know that a win against the Staggies is required if they are to maintain their place in the top six.
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Highlights of the Scottish Premiership game between Ross County and St Mirren.
After beating St Mirren 3-2 in November, Ross County are looking for only the second straight Premier League win against the Buddies, previously in 2013.
The Staggies are currently 11th in the table, just a point above bottom-placed Dundee United.
Will Hibernian’s resurgence continue against Kilmarnock?
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Highlights of the Scottish Premiership game between Hibernian and Kilmarnock.
Hibernian appear to have turned his tide and have a chance to extend their unbeaten run in the Scottish Premiership to six games against Kilmarnock.
The Hibees have impressed more at home this season with just three losses in 12 league games at Easter Road.
After a run of four losses in five league games, Killie sits just two points clear of the bottom two – eleven points behind Hibs in fifth place.
Derek McInnes’ side have also struggled away from home, scoring just five goals away from home while conceding 27.
Can Dundee United take off from below?
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Highlights of the Scottish Premiership game between St Johnstone and Dundee United.
Dundee United and St Johnstone are struggling for form as both sides have won just one of their last five league games.
Tannadice side know they must avoid a fourth straight defeat if they want any chance of lifting off the bottom of the table.
A single goal separated the sides in their last two meetings of the season, with Dundee United winning the last game 1-0.
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