Sport nationAberdeen midfielder Leighton Clarkson has stated that his team will not fear Celtic when they face each other on Wednesday night in the Scottish Premiership. Clarkson believes that Aberdeen can take confidence from their previous meetings with Celtic, which have ended in draws.
The midfielder also acknowledged that Aberdeen’s 6-0 defeat to Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final last month was a painful lesson, but he insists that the team has learned from it and will be better prepared for the upcoming match.
Clarkson expressed his confidence in Aberdeen’s ability to beat Celtic, citing the team’s good record at Pittodrie and the vocal support of the Red Army. He also highlighted the importance of the match, stating that it is a big game for both teams.
“We’ve got a good record at home, and we’re confident that we can get a result against Celtic,” Clarkson said. “We know it’s going to be a tough game, but we’re looking forward to it. We’ve learned from our mistakes in the past, and we’re ready to give it a go.”
Aberdeen is currently second in the Scottish Premiership table, four points behind leaders Celtic. A win against Celtic would help Aberdeen to close the gap and put pressure on the leaders.
In other news, Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has been speaking about the team’s recent performances and has expressed his satisfaction with the team’s progress. Rodgers also praised Celtic’s fans, stating that they have been fantastic in their support for the team.
“Celtic fans have been amazing, as always,” Rodgers said. “They’ve been fantastic in their support for the team, and we’re grateful for that. We know that we’ve got a big game coming up against Aberdeen, and we’re looking forward to it.”
The match between Aberdeen and Celtic is expected to be a closely contested encounter, with both teams eager to secure a win and gain an advantage in the title race. Aberdeen will be looking to build on their recent form, which has seen them win three of their last four league matches.
Celtic, on the other hand, will be looking to maintain their lead at the top of the table. The Hoops have been in impressive form this season, winning 10 of their 13 league matches.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:45 pm on Wednesday night, and it promises to be an exciting encounter between two of the top teams in the Scottish Premiership.
In addition to the match against Celtic, Aberdeen also has a busy schedule of fixtures coming up in the next few weeks. The Dons will face Rangers, Hearts, and Hibernian in the league, as well as a Scottish Cup tie against Dundee United.
Aberdeen’s manager, Jimmy Thelin, has been speaking about the team’s upcoming fixtures and has expressed his confidence in the team’s ability to compete against the top teams in the league.
“We’ve got a tough run of fixtures coming up, but we’re confident that we can compete against the top teams in the league,” Thelin said. “We’ve been working hard in training, and we’re ready to give it a go. We know that it won’t be easy, but we’re up for the challenge.”
Aberdeen’s fans will be hoping that the team can build on their recent form and secure a win against Celtic on Wednesday night. A victory would be a major boost for the team and would help to keep them in contention for the title.
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