Celtic welcome Scottish Premiership high-flyers Hibs to Parkhead on Saturday, with Brendan Rodgers’ side looking to continue their impressive recent form.
Celtic should underestimate Hibernian at their peril.
With eight games played in the Scottish Premiership, Brendan Rodgers’ side are in the unfamiliar position of third, with Hibs one of the two sides ahead of them in the embryonic league table, just two points behind Edinburgh rivals Hearts.
Neil Lennon’s side have really caught the eye so far in 2018/19 and they have scored the most goals (19) of any team in the division, with the likes of Martin Boyle and Daryl Horgan catching the eye.
Speaking to the Edinburgh News, Hibernian forward Oli Shaw has sent a warning to Celtic ahead of their crunch clash at Parkhead on Saturday.
“I’m sure not too many will be keen to play us at the moment, we’re full of confidence, playing a good style and scoring goals,” said the Scotland U21 ace, who scored twice against Celtic last season.
“I’m sure everyone we come up against will be a bit wary of us – and so they should be. We did very well before the international break and with all the boys back together again we’ll be raring to go.
“We have our own aim and targets so we’ll just keep working hard and we’ll see where that takes us.”
Celtic have endured a sluggish start to the season, winning just five of their eight league games so far. But they have shown signs of clicking into gear of late, beating Aberdeen 1-0 and putting six past St Johnstone before the international break.
Defeating an in-form Hibernian at the weekend would be an ominous sign for the rest of the league.
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