Celtic’s recent resurgence in form has stirred a sense of unease within Motherwell’s camp as the teams prepare to clash tonight at Fir Park in the Scottish Premiership. Motherwell’s captain, Paul McGinn, expressed his concerns after witnessing Celtic score an impressive seven goals in their last two matches, including a notable 4-2 victory against Livingston over the weekend. This marks a significant turnaround for the reigning champions, who had struggled with their finishing earlier in the season, demonstrating that they may have finally found their scoring touch.
In stark contrast, Motherwell comes into this match following a narrow 1-0 defeat to the Rangers at Ibrox, which ended a commendable 10-match unbeaten streak in the league and a six-match run without conceding. Currently sitting fourth in the league, eight points behind Celtic, McGinn hopes his team can capitalize on the opportunity to face the champions when they are not firing on all cylinders.
“I’m not happy Celtic have finally found their shooting boots! They were floundering in front of goal recently, but that’s now seven goals in two games for them, so I’m not too pleased about that,” McGinn remarked. He emphasized the importance of this game for Motherwell, suggesting that victory could rekindle momentum after the Rangers match, where they struggled to create chances.
A win for Celtic this evening would not only bolster their position but also set a positive tone ahead of their third Glasgow Derby of the season against Rangers this Saturday at Celtic Park. A victory would see them equal points with league leaders Hearts, enhancing their push for the title.
As both teams gear up for this pivotal encounter, the stakes are high, and the tension is palpable in the lead-up to the match. The outcome of this fixture could redefine the trajectories for both Celtic and Motherwell in the coming weeks.