Celtic vs St Johnstone LIVE team news and build-up ahead of the Premiership clash

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Success has been a constant presence in Celtic's recent history but 2024 has been a standout among an era of years to remember.Brendan Rodgers' side came alive this calendar year as they banished wonky form to roar to the Premiership title before adding the Scottish Cup to the collection.

A Premier Sports victory plus a likely shot at the Champions League knockouts followed – Rodgers and his players have been dominant.Only Hearts and Dortmund have defeated Celtic this year and how Simo Valakari and his struggling St Johnstone side would love to join that select club.

The Saints have been praised for their forward thinking style but the points have dried up as they sit bottom of the Premiership.Celtic are 12 ahead of Rangers and know a win today followed by a victory at Ibrox will all but give them a 13th league title in the past 14 seasons.The stakes are high and you won't miss any of the build-up and drama LIVE with us.

We're having to go back almost a decade since St Johnstone last won at Celtic - but despite both clubs being at opposite ends of the table, it's a reminder that a shock result could be on the cards.The Hoops were six points clear of second-placed Aberdeen at the time, and looked to be romping to the league title - but it was Ronny Deila’s men who went behind, with Danny Swanson bagging a volley from outside the area to stun punters in the east end - and that's how it remained, with a 1-0 win being savoured by the travelling contingent.Celtic eventually romped home to the league by 17 points, but the Saints’ win helped them qualify for the Europa League via a fourth-placed finish with 57 points to their name.