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Rangers Aim to Close Gap on Celtic
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The Scottish Premiership is set for another round of fixtures before the international break, with Rangers keen to capitalise on recent developments. Last weekend was favourable for Rangers, who secured a Premier Sports Cup semi-final victory over Aberdeen. Meanwhile, Celtic’s unexpected loss to Falkirk has opened the door for Rangers to potentially narrow the gap at the top of the table.
Rangers will face St Mirren on Saturday, aiming to reduce the points difference with Celtic to just one. However, St Mirren’s recent form poses a challenge. They have shown resilience at home, drawing with Hibernian and defeating Dundee. The last encounter between Rangers and St Mirren was closely contested, with Rangers narrowly winning thanks to a late goal.
Hibs and Aberdeen Seek League Improvement
Hibernian, under new management, are struggling in the league despite a recent cup victory over Hearts. They sit at the bottom of the table and will face Aberdeen, who are also looking to improve their league standing after consecutive losses.
Both teams are eager to climb the table and secure a top-six finish, but they need to improve their current form to achieve this goal.
Celtic and Hearts Face Sunday Fixtures
Celtic, recovering from a Europa League win against Besiktas, will host Kilmarnock on Sunday. Despite recent injuries, Celtic are determined to maintain their lead at the top. Kilmarnock, on the other hand, are struggling with only one win in their last six matches.
Hearts, dealing with injuries and a recent defeat in Switzerland, will play Falkirk, who are in excellent form with four consecutive wins. Hearts will be looking to bounce back before the break.
As the Premiership prepares for a pause, these fixtures could significantly impact the standings, setting the stage for an exciting return after the international break.
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