It's Aberdeen's turn to claim for a penalty as Ayoub Mouloua goes down in the six-yard box.

But the referee is not remotely interested and it did look like a bit of a dive.

Brian McLauchlin
BBC Sport Scotland at Pittodrie

Dons goalkeeping legend Bobby Clark watching on from the stands this afternoon. Club chairman Dave Cormack also in attendance. Both will be looking for much more from their team as the game progresses.

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Aberdeen 0-1 St Johnstone

Brad Lyons, just back from injury, is down again.

That was a cheeky push along with kick from rival midfielder Reece McAlear.

Willie Miller
Former Aberdeen defender on BBC Sportsound

St Johnstone have folded back. Their two strikers are playing 10 yards inside their own half and it's making it difficult for Aberdeen.

Aberdeen are getting a little frustrated. They're seeing a lot of the ball, but there's little in terms of creativity. They're still plugging away at it.

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Aberdeen 0-1 St Johnstone

It's been all Aberdeen since they conceded that opener.

St Johnstone goalkeeper Toby Steward goes down under a late challenge from forward Ayoub Mouloua.

Brian McLauchlin
BBC Sport Scotland at Pittodrie

The early noise from the large Aberdeen support has subsided since the St Johnstone goal. A few hundred St Johnstone fans in the corner enjoying their day so far.

Jack Milne tries to make immediate amends for conceding the penalty.

However, the centre-back's side-footed drive from 18 yards is high and wide.

Willie Miller
Former Aberdeen defender on BBC Sportsound

He puts it low, not too far off centre. Muller goes the wrong way though.

An early breakthrough for St Johnstone and the decision was pretty clear. The penalty had to be given.

The check rules out an offside in the build-up.

Referee Ryan Lee is off to the monitor.

Michael Stewart
Former Hearts midfielder on Premier Sports

That'll be a penalty kick, his hand is well outstretched.

The visitors look to have a good shout for a penalty here.

Josh Fowler's volley hits centre-half Jack Milne's hand in front of goal.

VAR check upcoming.

Willie Miller
Former Aberdeen defender on BBC Sportsound

It's been sluggish and slow, the start to the game. We're hoping it livens up a little bit.

Brad Lyons is back in the Aberdeen side after injury.

Already exerting his influence, he wins a free-kick 30 yards out, but the hosts can't make anything of the opportunity.

Scrappy start to the first half with neither side threatening so far.

Only bottom side Kilmarnock have had fewer goal attempts (69) than Aberdeen (70) in the Premiership this season, with the Dons’ 7.16 xG the lowest of any side.

Prior to yesterday at least, St Johnstone had recovered more points from losing positions than any side in the Premiership this season, including their 1-1 with Falkirk last time out.

Aberdeen get the final Premiership game of the weekend under way.

John Collins
Former Celtic midfielder on BBC Sportsound

It's a good victory and a good all-round performance by Celtic. The only disappointing thing is that they couldn't get more goals. Martin O'Neill will be delighted.

Brian McLauchlin
BBC Sport Scotland at Pittodrie

The incentive for both Aberdeen and St Johnstone this afternoon is they know a win for either would take them into the top half of the Premiership table.

The Dons are unbeaten in their last four matches and, with a League Cup semi-final on the horizon, will be keen to maintain their current run of form.

But Saints have also been on decent form since returning to the top flight and Simo Valakari has introduced an exciting style of play that has proven to be effective.

Not many will be expecting a thriller, but I have a feeling this game could throw up something a little bit different.