Scottish Premiership: Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen & Hearts analysed

Celtic came into this season as overwhelming favourites to retain their league title, and little has happened in the opening 11 games to change that status.

Brendan Rodgers and his players would have been deeply frustrated to throw away their two-goal lead at home against Aberdeen – but that draw is the only blemish on an otherwise perfect domestic record to date.

They took out their frustration when they faced the Dons at Hampden at the start of this month, securing a League Cup final place with a dominant 6-0 win over their nearest challengers in the league.

Nicolas Kuhn has been a revelation out wide, fully acclimatised to life in Glasgow after a difficult start last season.

The German winger has 10 goals and 11 assists in just 17 appearances this term, and with national team manager Julian Nagelsmann reportedly keeping an eye on his progress, his value and profile have undoubtedly risen.

Rodgers’ side now look capable of competing in the Champions League, too.

Their 7-0 drubbing away by Borussia Dortmund prompted a change of approach, and a creditable draw in Bergamo against Atalanta preceded a magnificent 3-1 triumph against RB Leipzig at home.

Celtic look well placed to progress in Europe and dominate domestically even if they do not strengthen further in the January window.