Celtic looking to extend lead at top

GLASGOW, Feb 13 (AFP): Celtic have the chance to extend their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to six points when they take on St Johnstone Saturday.
The Hoops make the trip to McDiarmid Park 24 hours before second place Aberdeen face Hamilton.
It is their last match before the Glasgow giants host Inter Milan in the first leg of their last 32 Europa Cup tie and Ronny Deila may be tempted to utilise his squad for the encounter with St Johnstone.
Celtic will be missing Kris Commons and Mikel Lustig for the match in Perth but were handed a boost in midweek when new signings Stuart Armstrong and Gary Mackay-Steven scored on their debuts.
And Mackay-Steven is keen to play his way into the manager's plans ahead of their crucial European tie.
"I have confidence in my ability. I know what I can do and just want to show it in every game," the winger said.
"If you get the nod to play the standard of player here is so high you need to take your chance. You need to prove to the manager you can play at this level.
"Hopefully I did that but there are so many quality players at this club and the bench is really strong.
"It's great for the manager and keeps everyone on their toes."
Manager Deila was delighted with the impact the transfer deadline signings from Dundee United made in their first match and says competition for places is high at the club.