Brendan Rodgers Reacts to “Really Good Result” at Pittodrie on Wednesday Night

Brendan Rodgers ensured his side picked up the three points at Parkhead on Wednesday night while their rivals slipped up, again, in Aberdeen as the Dons kept their unbeaten streak on the go.

Aberdeen will be looking to at least split the two Glasgow sides this year, with their 2-1 win on Wednesday stretching their lead in second place to nine points, only behind Celtic on goal difference.

Brendan Rodgers was asked about the result in the North East on Wednesday night, after second-half goals from Johnston and Engels sealed the three points for the Hoops.

The gaffer was quick to praise Aberdeen, but reminded the press that it was still early to talk about a title challenge, only ten Games into the season.

“Listen, Aberdeen have had a fantastic start,” as quoted by Football Scotland.

“That’s a really good result for them. But as I’m sure you can respect, my focus is very much on Celtic. Our guys have made a brilliant start also, in terms of how they’ve been playing, the goals they’ve been scoring, secure defensively in the main and in a really good position in the Champions League.

“But it’s still so early. My first marker is after 10 Games. And if I look at it after 10 Games, then we’ve made a really good start. Aberdeen are there as well, but there’s still such a long way to go. I love going to Hampden and we’re in a really good place arriving into there. We’ve got players coming back and hopefully it’ll be a really exciting Game.”

Aberdeen Travel to Glasgow next weekend, when they meet Celtic at Hampden Park for the League Cup semi final.

Having played Celtic a few weeks ago, the Dons will be confident heading into this one and Celtic know they have a real challenge on their hands.

The last time the two met at Hampden it ended 3-3 after extra time. Despite a Joe Hart penalty miss, Celtic still edges it through to the final of the Scottish Cup, which they went on to lift.