Brendan Rodgers conceded that Aberdeen’s lack of European commitments gave them an advantage as they fought back to earn a draw against Celtic at Parkhead.
Brendan Rodgers reckons it is "very early" to be branding Aberdeen as title challengers - as the Celtic boss named the "luxury" Jimmy Thelin has that he is missing.
Speaking to BBC Sportsound after the game, Rodgers was reminded that he previously didn't brand the Pittodrie side title contenders having not faced off against them so far this term. He was quizzed on if he had seen a "good team" battle back in Glasgow's east end, responding: "Yeah, they are a good team. Well coached.
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