Hearts face a stiff test as they host Falkirk in the Scottish Cup this weekend. The Edinburgh side are riding high at the top of the Premiership, six points clear of their nearest challengers after a hard-fought midweek win over St Mirren. Falkirk's visit to Hearts has captured the imagination, with the Bairns eager to go far in the competition and new signings in the door this month. However, Hearts have won both league encounters between the two teams this season and the Bairns are yet to score in those fixtures.
Meanwhile, Celtic midfielder Benjamin Nygren is looking to build on his status as the club's top scorer with a win against Falkirk. The 24-year-old Sweden international has been a versatile option for the Hoops since his summer arrival from Nordsjaelland and has already scored 12 goals this campaign. However, with Martin O'Neill once again in charge at Celtic, Nygren may be playing in his preferred midfield position going into Sunday's meeting with Auchinleck Talbot.
Aberdeen's interim manager Peter Leven is facing a tough test as the Dons look to bounce back from successive 2-0 defeats by Rangers. The seven-match winless streak has done little to lift the mood at Pittodrie, following Scottish Cup-winning manager Jimmy Thelin's departure earlier this month. Aberdeen start the defence of their title at home to Championship side Raith Rovers on Sunday, with the Kirkcaldy side looking to build on an immediate upturn in form since Dougie Imrie took over as manager in November.
Meanwhile, Celtic midfielder Benjamin Nygren is looking to build on his status as the club's top scorer with a win against Falkirk. The 24-year-old Sweden international has been a versatile option for the Hoops since his summer arrival from Nordsjaelland and has already scored 12 goals this campaign. However, with Martin O'Neill once again in charge at Celtic, Nygren may be playing in his preferred midfield position going into Sunday's meeting with Auchinleck Talbot.
Aberdeen's interim manager Peter Leven is facing a tough test as the Dons look to bounce back from successive 2-0 defeats by Rangers. The seven-match winless streak has done little to lift the mood at Pittodrie, following Scottish Cup-winning manager Jimmy Thelin's departure earlier this month. Aberdeen start the defence of their title at home to Championship side Raith Rovers on Sunday, with the Kirkcaldy side looking to build on an immediate upturn in form since Dougie Imrie took over as manager in November.
and i saw some of the most incredible sunsets ever! like literally, this one time we were driving along the pacific coast highway and the sky was on fire 
. we stopped at this tiny beach town in california and watched the sunset together as a family it was so surreal. anyway, back to football... i mean, who's ready for the weekend? 
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! They've got a great squad and new signings are gonna give Hearts a run for their money 
. I mean, we all know Hearts are killin' it in the Premiership right now 
, but Falkirk's gotta prove themselves against these top teams. And let's not forget Nygren is on fire 
! His goals are always so clutch, I'm sure he'll help Celtic take down Falkirk this weekend 
. But, you know, Falkirk's got a shot at upsettin' the odds and makin' it to the next round 
. Whoever wins, it's gonna be a sick match! 
. They don't look that different from Falkirk at times, but they make more of their chances. The thing is, Hearts have won those league games, which counts for something. If Nygren's not scoring, what's the plan B?
... also, I'm not sure if Aberdeen are ready for the Scottish Cup after that 7-match winless streak 
... it's going to be an interesting weekend of football! 
The real question is, will Nygren be able to keep his scoring streak going? 
. It would be awesome if Celtic can keep Nygren on his midfield perch though - he's such a threat from deep 
. And I'm kinda worried about Aberdeen, they've lost three games in a row... but maybe the new manager Dougie Imrie will turn things around and bring some positivity to Pittodrie 
. Ugh, what do I know? 
, but I'm not sure if he'll be able to replicate his success against Falkirk. Martin O'Neill's tactics might just give them the edge they need.
. There's always something exciting happening, even if it doesn't always go as planned for everyone involved!
Peter Leven's got his work cut out . Bring it on! 
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. They need to get their act together if they wanna even think about defending their title. Raith Rovers might be looking good but I'm still putting my money on Aberdeen to pull off an upset 
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. And Falkirk's all excited about new signings and wanting to go far in the competition... yeah, sure thing, Falkirk 
. Anyway, Aberdeen's getting roasted by Rangers again... that seven-match winless streak is no joke 
i think hearts need to step up their game because falkirk's new signings are giving them some serious competition 
meanwhile, aberdeen's struggles don't surprise me - they've had some tough times since jimmy thelin left and now peter leven's got some serious work cut out for him 
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. They're already under pressure from their Premiership lead and now they have to deal with the added stress of the Scottish Cup 
. Those new signings could make all the difference. The Bairns have been working hard to improve and they've got some talented players. It's gonna be an intense match! 
. I mean, 6 points clear at the top of the Premiership? that's crazy talk! It feels like they're on a roll just like Celtic were when Henrik Larsson was leading the team back in the day 
. But Peter Leven's got this! He'll get them back on track, mark my words 
. And with Raith Rovers coming up next, maybe that's just what they need to shake off the blues 
and with nygren on fire, celtic shd be alright too 
. Seven matches without a win is no joke. They need to get their squad back together and find some momentum soon or it might be a long season for the Dons. And with Celtic looking strong, I'm not sure if Aberdeen can compete 
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