ABERDEEN SET TO GIVE CELTIC BIGGEST TEST

CELTIC midfielder Callum McGregor says the Hoops are targeting back-to-back trebles as they prepare for their toughest domestic challenge of the season. The Glasgow giants will make the trip to Pittodrie to take on Aberdeen tomorrow with only goal difference separating the sides at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Brendan Rodgers’ side, who are unbeaten in 60 matches against Scottish opposition, claimed a rare domestic clean sweep last season. “We spoke about it at the start of the season and the message was we want to win them again, not just defend them,” the 24-year-old McGregor said. “We want to go out there playing fast, aggressive football and that’s what you need to do to win trophies.” While Celtic continue to go from strength to strength domestically, their Glasgow rivals Rangers are in turmoil once again. The Gers, who trail the league leaders by six points, missed out on a place in the League Cup final after a 2-0 defeat by Motherwell in their semifinal clash on Sunday. The loss has piled the pressure on manager Pedro Caixinha with the under-fire Portuguese questioning the mentality of his players. “I told the players you have embarrassed me, the club and the fans. Now it’s time to react and I am glad we are playing tomorrow,” the Gers gaffer said. “Now I expect to be paid the other way around. These players play for this club, for this badge. These players play for me. Are they behind me? That’s what they need to show.”