The widespread theory is one game without victory is a crisis in Glasgow so Celtic know the prospect of losing three consecutive league fixtures would spark apoplexy.
The losses to Kilmarnock and Hearts have sparked anger with the Parkhead hierarchy drenched in chants of 'Sack The Board' seven days ago.
But football offers hasty redemption and the champions have a chance to start writing the wrongs of recent Premiership as the Green Brigade return and aim to bring the noise.
Boss Brendan Rodgers insists he isn't going through the motions during his second spell in charge and he insists his Celtic side are itching to silence their sceptics with rivals Rangers in position to leapfrog them at the Premiership summit months after it appeared the Ibrox side were on the floor before ditching Michael Beale.
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