To be absolutely correct Celtic need 10 points to lift the title but three wins should be enough with the hoops being 28 goals better off than Aberdeen. If the first post split fixture sees Derek McInnes’ side visit Glasgow the issue could be put beyond doubt.
Brendan Rodgers won’t be worrying too much about how Aberdeen fare away to Motherwell and Hearts this week as he prepares his side to meet Dundee and Hearts ahead of the split.
Full points from those two matches will send Celtic to Hampden in high spirits with a squad coming back to fitness and full of options.
In the modern game there is no such thing as a first choice XI with Rodgers having plenty to contemplate for the visit of Dundee.
Scott Bain won’t be available which could open the door for Craig Gordon’s return from injury with equal interest in the centre of defence.
Dedryck Boyata has been the long term first pick but was substituted by Jack Hendry against Ross County, a move that few fans complained about.
With a double treble within touching distance Rodgers will be delighted with the options he has as he seeks to write another chapter in the club’s rich history.