"No prizes for guessing this one. Our pick for game of the weekend could not be anywhere else as the Premiership's top two face off at Tynecastle with a five-point gap wedged between them. Chat of a title challenge from Hearts is becoming more serious by the week, while Celtic appear to be on the verge of a crisis. Defeat for Brendan Rodgers' men, who beat Sturm Graz on Thursday, would stretch open a scarcely-believable eight-point advantage for Derek McInnes' side."
"The reigning champions are nowhere near their best, looking blunt in front of goal domestically amid continued protests aimed at the club's board from a disgruntled support. The leaders have had a full week to prepare, while Celtic had to get a sweat on in midweek, so the visitors can surely expect an intense approach from the home side. Rodgers last tasted defeat against Hearts in March 2024, which was a second straight loss to the Edinburgh club."
"Another easy pick as new Rangers boss Danny Rohl makes his Premiership bow at Ibrox. The German's tenure got under way with a meek Europa League defeat at Brann. Now attention turns to arresting the club's alarming league start. After eight games, Rangers are sixth with one win. Kilmarnock, licking their wounds after a 3-0 home defeat by Hearts last Saturday, are the visitors to Ibrox. Rangers are yet to win a home league game this season."
Saturday features three intriguing Premiership matches before a top-of-the-table clash at Tynecastle on Sunday. Hearts lead Celtic by five points and can stretch the margin if they win. Celtic have concerns over form and board protests despite a midweek win against Sturm Graz. Hearts have had a full week to prepare and are expected to adopt an intense approach. Danny Rohl makes his Rangers league debut at Ibrox after a Europa League defeat, with Rangers sitting sixth after eight games and still searching for a home league victory. Kilmarnock visit Ibrox after a 3-0 loss to Hearts.
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