Martin Dowden
BBC Sport Scotland at New Douglas Park

It's looking ominous already for Hamilton with Kilmarnock ahead and close to a second.

Eamonn Brophy’s finish was emphatic to open the scoring and remind home fans of what they’re badly missing.

Jordan Jones then picked up outside the box and curdled narrowly wide before Greg Stewart saw an overhead kick fly wide.

The away end is crammed full of Kilmarnock fans and they are loving this. For Hamilton, it looks like a painful afternoon ahead. They have not threatened at all.

After back-to-back games against the Old Firm for Hibs, it's all very subdued at Easter Road so far. Neither goalkeeper has been called upon, with Livingston defender Declan Gallagher scooping a half-chance over the bar from a corner earlier on.

Eamonn Brophy is in the mood this afternoon as he surges into the box, digs out a cross to Greg Stewart who goes for the overhead kick, he connects superbly but it flies past the post.

The visitors are on fire...

Aberdeen are a goal to the good at Pittodrie, courtesy of a Sam Cosgrove cracker!

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Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

Anthony Ralston comes within a whisker of scoring his second goal within a week as the full-back collects a Tom Rogic pass before sending an effort across goal... and narrowly wide.

Motherwell seeing most of the ball so far at Fir Park. It's about containment for St Mirren and they are struggling to retain possession when it comes their way.

Ready? Ready!

Here we go across the country!

As a Christmas treat to their travelling supporters, the Kilmarnock directors Billie Bowie, Cathy Jamieson and Phyllis McLeish have offered to foot the bill for every fan at New Douglas Park to have a Scotch pie and a drink...

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Martin Dowden
BBC Sport Scotland at New Douglas Park

The only thing that could top off Christmas for these travelling fans would be Steve Clarke cracking a smile and I can confirm he did just that when I spoke with him earlier, possibly at my line of questioning.

Killie can reclaim second place at least with a win today and who’d bet against that given their form.

The fans are enjoying free pies on the Killie board account and they’re lapping those up in between singing and dancing. Oh, to be a Killie fan.

In contrast, Hamilton haven’t scored in three and desperate for something to inch away from those at the bottom. They usually pull off the odd unexpected result and would warmly welcome one this afternoon.

The rain has been on and off in the west of Scotland today, before a rainbow put in an appearance...

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Kilmarnock manager Steve Clarke is predictably coy on any talk of pushing for the Premiership summit this Christmas.

"It's a league where if you take your eye of the ball you can be punished very quickly," he tells BBC Sportsound listeners.

"We like to think we're humble every time we play, we respect every opponent and we try to get results for the football club every week. There's no room for complacency in football."

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Kenny Crawford
BBC Sport Scotland at Cappielow

Morton probably feel the need for a win more keenly than their visitors this afternoon, with the Greenock men without a win in the league in their last five attempts.

Ton are without the injured Gregor Buchanan and Kerr Waddell comes in at centre-back for him.

Caley Thistle are a point better off than their hosts and also have a game in hand.

Both sides are eager to reignite their promotion hopes and both could climb to fourth depending on results.

There will be a minute's silence before kick-off at Pittodrie in remembrance of Brian Christie, a former referee who then became Aberdeen's referee liaison. He died this week at the age of 59.

An Aberdeen FC spokesman said: "Brian was a close friend to many of us at Aberdeen FC. We are all devastated."

Jonathan Sutherland
BBC Sport Scotland at Celtic Park

The best stories need a great plot, with a bunch of intriguing subplots helping to flavour a decent tale. At this time of over-indulgence, the Premiership is serving us a rich feast.

Today, Celtic will seek to strengthen their grip on the top of the table - and they will need to, with the their rivals snapping hungrily at their heels. It’s the most fascinating Premiership we’ve had, with so many clubs involved in the hunt at the top.

Nevertheless, an expected Celtic win today will mean they can enjoy their Christmas pudding in their customary position at the top.

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However, the subplots are juicy. With Odsonne Edouard out injured, who leads the line? And with this the first of three crucial matches for Celtic before the winter break, what of Tom Rogic?

Will Australia allow him to play against Rangers on 29 December, or whisk him off to the Asian Cup? Plenty of questions.

As for the story of Dundee, it’s a particularly bleak midwinter for the Dark Blues. Bottom of the table, without an away league win over Celtic in 17 years and with an injury-hit squad there only looks to be one outcome today. A daunting task for Jim McIntyre lies in store.

Anything other than a convincing Celtic win would be a surprise. But then again, this is the season for surprises. The Premiership may not quite be the greatest story ever told, but it’s the gift that keeps on giving...

Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes names the same line-up for the third game in a row, and tells BBC Scotland: "I'm happy with the fitness and feel there's still enough freshness to put the same team out.

"When we last played Hearts they were in fine fettle. It just shows you how quickly football can change.

"We felt aggrieved with a lot of decisions down there and felt a lot went for Hearts on the day. We created enough chances to get something out of the game. We have to be very competitive.

"For us, regardless of whether Hearts are top or below us in the table it's all about ourselves.

"It's no bigger week than any other week. Up until a week past Tuesday we were sitting in seventh, so you would say that was a really important week."

The Dons are resigned to losing full-back Max Lowe in January, who will return to his parent club Derby County.

"Maybe we won't send him back," joked McInnes. "I was speaking to Frank Lampard over the past few weeks and was well aware of their injury situation. The supporters here appreciate and recognise what a good, young player he is."