As the Scottish Premiership resumes after an international break, Celtic faces pressure, Rangers targets the top spot, and Hibernian begins a new era under manager Marink Reedijk.

The Scottish Premiership returns this weekend following a three-week international break. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill remains in his post despite recent losses, while Hibernian has appointed 35-year-old Marink Reedijk as their new manager. Meanwhile, Rangers manager Derek McInnes aims to lead his side to the top of the league table for the first time this season.

Celtic faces pressure to recover

Celtic enters the weekend following three consecutive defeats, including two against Rangers and one in the Europa League. Manager Martin O'Neill, who received public backing from chief executive Michael Nicholson, is focused on securing the club's sixth consecutive league title. The team faces Motherwell at Fir Park on Sunday, with O'Neill aiming to avoid a fourth straight loss, a record last matched by the club in 1978.

Rangers eye league summit

After a difficult start under Derek McInnes that included failing to win his first four matches and an exit from Europe, Rangers has secured six consecutive wins across all competitions. The club is now positioned to potentially reach the top of the Premiership table with a victory against Kilmarnock on Saturday. This push comes after a summer squad overhaul as the team seeks its first league title since 2021.

New leadership at Hibernian

Hibernian appointed 35-year-old Marink Reedijk as manager eight days after parting ways with David Gray. Reedijk, who previously won the Belgian second-tier title with SK Beveren, is the youngest manager in the Scottish Premiership. He spent the international break conducting a training camp in Spain and will lead the team against Dundee United on Saturday as they look to improve their 10th-place standing.