Brendan Rodgers has outlined Celtic’s approach to pre-season preparations following the Scottish Cup final defeat to Aberdeen on penalties in May. With the squad returning to Lennoxtown, the Irishman has emphasised the importance of rest and recovery, particularly for players involved in international fixtures. The Hoops are set to begin their pre-season schedule with a
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts | |
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| 1 | Hearts | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 36 | 14 | 22 | 41 |
| 2 | Celtic | 17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 14 | 15 | 35 |
| 3 | Motherwell | 18 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 26 | 15 | 11 | 30 |
| 4 | Rangers | 17 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 24 | 15 | 9 | 29 |
| 5 | Hibernian | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 28 | 20 | 8 | 25 |
| 6 | Aberdeen | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 20 | -1 | 24 |
| 7 | Falkirk | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 26 | -6 | 24 |
| 8 | Dundee United | 18 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 24 | 27 | -3 | 21 |
| 9 | St Mirren | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 22 | -7 | 17 |
| 10 | Dundee | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 32 | -17 | 13 |
| 11 | Kilmarnock | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 33 | -16 | 12 |
| 12 | Livingston | 17 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 32 | -15 | 9 |
