Scottish Premiership Title Showdown: McInnes, Röhl, and O'Neill Share Their Thoughts

This season's Scottish Premiership title race is guaranteed to be filled with unexpected turns, with only one instance where Hearts, Rangers, and Celtic all secured wins on the same weekend throughout the eight months of competition. As the latest round approaches, Hearts are three points ahead of Rangers, managed by Danny Röhl, with Celtic trailing by a further two points. Here's what the managers have to say ahead of this crucial weekend... Derek McInnes, whose Hearts side travel to Livingston on Sunday, remains unfazed by the possibility of being overtaken by Rangers, who play first. "We all have to play the same number of games, so playing first or last doesn't affect us. We just need to focus on our own game," McInnes stated in an interview with Sky Sports News. "While the standings might look a certain way, we see our next two matches, against Livingston and Motherwell, as opportunities to strengthen our position before the split. "Everything will be decided in the split, but we want to go into it with the best possible performance and points tally. "Hopefully, we can secure three points on Sunday, but we know we'll have to work hard for them. "I'm thrilled to be a part of this. We've been top of the league for a long time, but it's being top in May that truly matters. "To achieve that, we need to continue doing our jobs well. The players have done exceptionally well so far, and we need to maintain that. Rangers manager Danny Röhl believes his side has the quality to win the title this season as they aim to go top for the first time in over two years when they host Dundee United on Saturday. "I'm happy with my team's development and mental strength. We bounced back from two draws with a win against St Mirren, and our performance against Aberdeen was impressive, "I have faith in my team, and I think we have what it takes to win the league. "We're looking forward to this game and want to secure another 'cup' win. After the international break, it's normal to need some time to get back into rhythm, which is why I'll be relying on players who have been training together over the past two weeks. "We have to work hard, and we know it won't be easy. We've struggled against Dundee United in the past, but we're prepared for this challenge. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill hasn't given up hope of retaining the title despite being 17 points behind their position at this stage last season. They prepare to face Dundee on Sunday. "It's a massive challenge, but one worth taking on. There will be twists and turns, and we've been trying to catch up since my return. "Sunday's game is crucial for us. If we drop points, it will be difficult to recover. "I have faith in the team, and they believe in themselves. Although we've been chasing, our results have been good, and we're still in the race.