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Celtic don't have to fear a Dons title challenge says Petrov but Gers should be concerned about every other team

- GAVIN BERRY

STILIYAN PETROV has written off Aberdeen as serious Premiership title contenders - but warned Rangers they should be afraid of everyone.

Brendan Rodgers' champs and the rampant Reds are neck and neck at the top of the table as domestic action prepares to resume after the international break.

Jimmy Thelin's Dons can claim top spot outright with a win at St Mirren before the Hoops face a trip to Hearts on Saturday night.

Aberdeen earned a battling 2-2 draw at Parkhead in October but were thrashed 6-0 when the sides met in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final.

Rangers, meanwhile, are nine points behind the top two and host Dundee United.

Asked if Aberdeen are a genuine title threat to Celtic, the Bulgarian said: "No. What are you talking about? Of course not.

"In the first league game I think that Celtic felt a little bit surprised with the way that Aberdeen were set up, their aggressiveness and the speed of their play.