The big question is if Dundee United can do what looks almost impossible and pull off one of the greatest relegation escapes ever as they visit Partick Thistle.

Desperate Dundee United need things to start turning around fast if they are to beat the drop and they’ll be targeting the visit of second-bottom Kilmarnock as a potential six-pointer.

Motherwell striker Louis Moult won’t have had to dip in his pocket for a drink all through this festive period after his doubled earned the Steelmen a famous victory at Celtic.

Dundee United embroiled are in a real relegation scrap and they’ll be determined to try and narrow the six point gap as ninth-placed Partick Thistle visit on Saturday.

Kilmarnock face rock-bottom Dundee United in a relegation six-pointer at Rugby Park and are looking to banish the demons of a 5-2 home drubbing by Partick Thistle last weekend.

Third-placed Aberdeen are looking to get their season back on track with the visit of basement side Dundee United to Pittodrie.

It’s tough times at Tannadice. Rock bottom of the table with just one win from the opening 12 games and Dundee United are really starting to feel the pressure.