Kris Boyd hope Celtic end Aberdeen’s winning streak as Rangers allegiance shine through

The Premier League leaders meet at Parkhead next week for a top-of-the-table duel.

Kris Boyd hopes Aberdeen’s winning streak ends at Celtic Park, allowing Rangers to catch up with the leaders.

New manager Jimmy Thelin has led the Dons to an astounding 13 consecutive victories ahead of next week’s top-of-the-table meeting at Parkhead. Celtic and the Dons are tied on 21 points, but something will have to give when the 100 percenters meet in Glasgow’s east end on October 19.

The Gers currently trail the league leaders by five points, and Philippe Clement’s side faces a difficult journey to Kilmarnock following the international break. And, with Celtic big favourites for the title, ex-Ibrox striker Boyd believes the Light Blues can cut the gap on Aberdeen.

Boyd told Sky Sports that he does not believe the Dons will win their 14th game at Parkhead. Obviously, my team would be further down the league! I think Aberdeen is excellent for Scottish football; we constantly talk about the big five, which are Celtic, Aberdeen, Rangers, Hibs, and Hearts; the two Edinburgh clubs are far behind right now.

“Jimmy Thelin since he’s come in, we spoke about Steven Naismith a few weeks ago regarding poor performances that Hearts were putting in and that had continued from last season. When you look at Aberdeen, under Peter Leven last year, there was a good end to the season, they finished strong and were able to come back with a smile on their face with a new manager.

“They’ve definitely kicked-on from there. You look at the start they’ve had, it’s been excellent. It’s going to be a difficult game next weekend for Aberdeen at Celtic Park but you look at where they were to where they are now and it’s night and day.