Celtic have the rare chance to exert a bit of pressure on rivals Rangers in the Scottish Premiership this season. Ange Postecoglou is looking to make it four wins on the spin in all competitions and three in the league when St Johnstone head to the east end of Glasgow.
A win for the Hoops against last season's domestic double cup winners would move Celtic to within a single point of Steven Gerrard's side, who are in action against St Mirren on Sunday.
It's a big incentive for Celtic given Postecoglou himself admitted that many critics of his side believed there wasn't even a serious title race on this season.
The match is also a dress rehearsal for the Premier Sports Cup semi-final clash between the sides at Hampden next month.St Johnstone
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