The Premiership title race intensifies this Saturday with the competition tighter than it has been in years.

At present, Celtic holds a slim one-point lead, while Rangers have a game in hand waiting to be played. Celtic will face Livingston on Sunday, whereas Rangers are set to go up against Hibs.

As only three games remain before the split, the pressure is on, especially with the impending Old Firm match following this round of fixtures. Here’s a roundup of the latest news surrounding both Celtic and Rangers.

Criticism from SFA
Former official Des Roache has questioned the Scottish Football Association’s decision to appoint Don Robertson for Celtic’s upcoming clash with Livingston. This criticism follows Brendan Rodgers’ disapproval of Robertson and the VAR official, John Beaton, following a recent 2-0 loss to Hearts.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, Roache stated: “I believe better appointments could have been made this weekend. There were several other matches Don could have officiated, and I felt the SFA appointments officer could have made a more sensible choice in this instance. Nonetheless, Don is a superb referee and will handle the game well.”

Clement Talks Klopp
Rangers manager Philippe Clement, now 50 years old, is eyeing a prolonged career in management, drawing inspiration from Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp. When asked about his longevity in the field, Clement referenced Klopp’s career timeline.

“Jurgen Klopp started his managerial journey earlier than me. At this moment, I don’t feel overwhelmed by the responsibilities. However, I’ve witnessed firsthand how it can become too much, as was the case with Michel Preud’homme, my former boss at Club Brugge. It’s a personal decision, and I’m not currently contemplating stepping back. There are individuals in their 70s still thriving in this profession,” shared Clement during a press conference.