Crucial Clashes: Celtic's Championship Charge Intensifies
As we gear into the latter stages of the season, every Celtic fan's eyes are trained on the upcoming duels with St Johnstone. Far from your regular Premiership fixtures, these two games are pivotal and could very well dictate the tempo for the rest of Celtic's campaign.
McDiarmid Park Mastery
This weekend marks a significant clash as the Bhoys travel to McDiarmid Park, their last league journey before the Premiership splits. Celtic, comfortably seated at the top, will face the bottom-dwellers, St Johnstone, in a game that historically favours the Glasgow giants. The last encounter at this venue saw Celtic thrashing St Johnstone by six goals to none, maintaining a decade-long unbeaten streak in Perth.
With the aggregate score for this season standing at an imposing 10-0, it's clear St Johnstone has an uphill battle. A victory here would extend Celtic's winning streak on this ground to 16 consecutive games, putting them tantalisingly close to yet another Scottish Premiership title, with possibly just two more wins needed.
Final Day Drama and Beyond
The outlook is bright, with Kilmarnock (who haven't savoured victory at Parkhead since 2012) visiting Celtic for the last fixture before the league divides. If things go according to plan, by the time Celtic meets St Johnstone again on April 20th at Hampden Park for a Scottish Cup showdown, they could be merely one triumph away from retaining their crown.
Despite suffering two derby losses to Rangers this year, Celtic's quest for another treble appears relentless. Players like Daizen Maeda, Jota, and Nicolas Kuhn are expected to shine on the broader stage of Hampden Park, presenting a formidable challenge for any opponent.
St Johnstone's Struggle and Celtic's Opportunity
While St Johnstone is ensnared in a relegation battle, they would undoubtedly be put to the test in these encounters, especially at their fortress. But with Celtic's current form and historical dominance, it would be nothing short of a monumental upset if St Johnstone were to overturn the odds.
As we approach the climactic sprint of the season, Brendan Rodgers and his squad are perfectly poised to finish with a flourish, potentially adding another glorious chapter to Celtic's illustrious history.
Conclusion
With the season unfolding as it is, I'm betting my last shamrock that we're cruising towards lifting the trophy yet again. And just for a wee laugh, here’s today’s joke: How many Rangers fans does it take to change a light bulb? None - they're still stuck in the shadows of Celtic's success! Might as well enjoy the dark, lads.
