Celtic are the last title contenders out the blocks this weekend as they hope to resurrect their championship defence at Dens on Sunday evening.  Newco face Dundee United at home on Saturday, before Hearts are at Livingston on Sunday afternoon.

Dundee United were impressive against Celtic two weeks earlier, but that had a lot to do with their ineffective opponents (as well as an agricultural surface).  Their two previous meetings with Newco this season ended in 2-2 draws, with Newco claiming a point in the dying minutes of each game.  Neither side will take anything for granted.

Livingston struggled for most of the season but so often lost by only a single goal.  That was the case in both their meetings with Hearts.  Marvin Bartley has steadied things since taking over at Livi, who have drawn four of their last five games (their 2-1 loss at Celtic Park six games ago also had some merit).  They are 12 points adrift from Kilmarnock and St Mirren.  That has the look of inevitable relegation to it, but inside their dressing room, you will find footballers playing for their jobs next season. Assume nothing.

You know too well our record at both...