Aberdeen face Celtic tonight at Pittodrie in the Dons biggest game of the season to date.
A Dons victory would move Derek McInnes’ side to within three points of the beleaguered Hoops, who are still coming to terms with their dreams of a domestic treble being dashed by Sunday’s defeat to Ross County in the League Cup semi-final.
Another loss would add more fuel to an ever-increasing fire surrounding Celtic manager Ronny Deila, whose future is once again being questioned by his doubting support.
Defeat for Aberdeen, however, would give Celtic a nine-point margin which could be insurmountable for the chasing pack.