The new Scottish Premiership season is set to kick off on the 2nd June and it promises to be one for the ages as Celtic, the reigning champions of the league, face off against their bitter rivals, St. Johnstone.

The two clubs have long been rivals in the Scottish Premier League, with Celtic being crowned champions three times while St. Johnstone has also managed to win the league twice but have failed to repeat that feat. However, this year marks a significant change as Celtic will once again be the team to beat.

The schedule for the upcoming season features a mix of fixtures across both leagues, with Celtic playing at home to Dundee United on the first day followed by a trip to Hamilton Academical at home on the second day before a visit from Celtic rivals, Dunfermline Athletic.

St. Johnstone's season starts off with a trip to Partick Thistle, followed by a trip to Dens Park where they will take on Rangers on the third day. On the final day of the season, Celtic will play away at Dundee United before a clash with St. Johnstone at home.

Despite the high expectations, many fans are predicting that Celtic will go on to win the title. They have been dominant in the league in recent years and have consistently performed well under manager Neil Lennon, who was appointed in 2016.

However, the competition between Celtic and St. Johnstone is fierce and there are plenty of reasons why they might struggle to come out on top. For example, they may not have the same level of talent or squad depth as Celtic and may struggle to match the physicality of the Scottish Premiership teams.

In addition, they may struggle to get into the Champions League group stages due to poor form in Europe. But despite these challenges, there is still reason to believe that Celtic will do well this season and could even challenge for the title.

Overall, the new Scottish Premiership season promises to be one to remember as both Celtic and St. Johnstone look to make history and compete for glory.