McInnes, whose side have a three-point lead over Kilmarnock, said: "It's a game for our own purpose. It is very important for us.

"We've only got three games left and we've clearly got work to do to satisfy our own needs.

"As a consequence, with the way the fixtures land now, Celtic can win the league here and the likelihood is they're going to win it somewhere, but we don't have any thoughts other than just trying to gain for ourselves and to get a positive result.

"I don't think it comes into the players' minds too much. I'm just trying to look after Aberdeen and make sure we get the points for our cause.

"That's what we've got to do, concentrate on ourselves. The game's tough enough anyway and I'm pretty sure Celtic will be eager to get that done as quickly as possible.

"For our own objectives we're trying to make sure they celebrate next week because it'll mean we've won the game and that's what we're going to work hard to try and do."

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