“And off the back of the Rangers game and not playing anywhere near what our level is, I can understand that wee bit of fret and worry, but it’s something that’s very important.

“My priority with the players is the performance level and that comes from training and the games, and creating that atmosphere the players can thrive in, so that’s all I’m here to do – to manage and be the best that I possibly can be for Celtic in my time here, however long that is, and, of course, I will stand up for that.”

In 20 games this season, Celtic have won 17, drawn twice – including the game against Dundee United – and suffered just one defeat, which came in the recent Glasgow derby at Ibrox.

In the process of establishing a 13-point lead at the top of the table, the Hoops have also scored 55 goals and conceded seven, with just two of those seven goals coming at Celtic Park, in the 2-2 draw with Aberdeen back in October.

And while anticipating a tough match against Dundee United on Wednesday, Brendan Rodgers is confident his team can continue their strong league form.

“You see where they sit in the league,” he said. “They clearly are getting results and performances and doing very well.

“They made it very difficult for us up at Tannadice. It was difficult conditions and everything else but, still, we couldn’t make the breakthrough that day.

"But I would like to think that this will be a totally different game – playing at home, availability of players, good performance at the weekend, and now look to back it up.”

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