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It's been dominated by two clubs - 'the Old Firm' of Glasgow, Celtic and Rangers - since the age of the dinosaur. However, every now and then Aberdeen (under plain old Alex Ferguson) or Hearts or Dundee United do something to break the stranglehold...

Some people say that the Premier League isn't competitive. To those people I introduce the Scottish Premier League. It's been dominated by two clubs - 'the Old Firm' of Glasgow, Celtic and Rangers - since the age of the dinosaur. However, every now and then Aberdeen (under plain old Alex Ferguson) or Hearts or Dundee United do something to break the stranglehold.

St Mirren v Celtic: Bhoys to pull five points clear of Rangers

Gary Hooper has netted a dozen SPL goals already this season

Celtic have a chance to pile pressure on their rivals by delivering in the first game of the weekend, and Michael Lintorn can't see them letting it go to waste......

St Johnstone v Rangers: Goals to dry up for the champions

Steve Lomas has won four of his eight SPL games at St Johnstone boss

Rangers have an opportunity to at least briefly return to the top of the SPL at McDiarmid Park, but Michael Lintorn isn't convinced that they will take it......

Celtic v Rangers: Top spot within sight for in-form Bhoys

Georgios Samaras often starts these ties, and has delivered in the past

The festive football hasn't been too scintillating so far but fear not because Wednesday night hosts a fixture that rarely disappoints, as Celtic and Rangers fight to end 2011 at the head of the SPL......

St Mirren v Rangers: No pre-derby dip for table-toppers

Ally McCoist's men are four points clear of Celtic at the halfway point

Michael Lintorn expects Rangers to ensure that they head to Celtic Park on a high by triumphing away to St Mirren on Christmas Eve......

Hibernian v Rangers: Fenlon effect to hinder SPL leaders

The pressure is on Rangers as Celtic have closed the gap to four points

Michael Lintorn thinks that Hibs will avoid defeat in their first game under Pat Fenlon's stewardship, even though their opponents are the mighty Rangers......

Against All Odds: Is it Chico time?

Against All Odds

Over in South America this evening, Junior host Boyaco Chico in a Colombian Primera A Play Off second leg clash. The home side are odds on after drawing the first leg 0-0, but the away...

Dundee United v Celtic: Bhoys to heap pressure on Rangers

The pressure has eased on Neil Lennon after a swift transformation

Michael Lintorn is backing Celtic to sustain the form that has launched them right back into the SPL title race against underperforming Dundee United......

Kilmarnock v Rangers: Leaders to embrace Celtic challenge

The character of Ally McCoist's squad will be scrutinised at Rugby Park

Celtic have edged closer to Rangers at the top of the SPL, but Michael Lintorn expects the champions to embrace the increased competition......

Inverness CT v Celtic: Bhoys to close gap with a slim win

Neil Lennon is one of a limited group of bosses who knows how to celebrate

It was at the Caledonian Stadium that Celtic's title bid suffered a fatal blow last term, and Neil Lennon's team are likely to be pushed to the limit once again......

Motherwell v Celtic: Bhoys to stall hosts progress once again

James Forrest scored twice in the last meeting between these sides

Celtic head to Motherwell below them in the table, however Michael Lintorn expects them to justify their billing as odds-on favourites......

Aberdeen v Rangers: Leaders to overcome improving Dons

Ally McCoist is delivering strong results in a difficult working environment

Michael Lintorn is backing Rangers to pull further clear of Motherwell and Celtic with another away victory in Saturday's early kick-off......

Hearts v Rangers: Old Firm double achievable for Jambos

Paulo Sergio has so far looked like a shrewd appointment by Hearts

Both Glasgow giants slipped up last week and Michael Lintorn foresees another stumble for table-topping Rangers when they face Hearts......

Kilmarnock v Celtic: Bhoys to launch bid to catch Rangers

Celtic's Gary Hooper has four SPL goals to his name already this season

Celtic have much work to do if they are to finish this season as SPL champions, but should start their lengthy comeback with victory at Kilmarnock on Saturday......

Hearts v Celtic: Title-chasing Bhoys to drop more points

Neil Lennon's Celtic side already find themselves a fair way behind Rangers

For the first time this season, Michael Lintorn is opposing one of Old Firm against a non-top two club on Sunday lunchtime......

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