Archibald urges Partick Thistle players to test Aberdeen's title nerves

Partick Thistle manager Alan Archibald has urged his players to test Aberdeen's nerve during their rearranged Premiership clash at Firhill.

The visitors have the chance to move a point behind leaders Celtic on Tuesday and, with so much at stake, Archibald wants his men to put Derek McInnes' team under pressure from the start.

Archibald, whose side lost 1-0 at Tynecastle on Saturday, said: "We had Hearts rattled for a little spell but, against the top teams, you have got to score when you are on top.

"We had a couple of chances and couldn't take them and it would have been interesting to see if we had taken those chances how the game could have gone.

"And hopefully we can take that into Tuesday night. Can we put Aberdeen under pressure? Because they are desperate to stay in touch with Celtic.

"They have been absolutely fantastic and it's great they have the title race going. We have to use that pressure on Aberdeen, if there's any nervousness there can we take advantage of it? Hopefully that is the case.

"We are at the stage of the season where everyone is desperate to win games and you have seen top teams dropping points.

"We are confident but we know how tough it will be, Derek has a great squad there. I watched them last week against Dundee United and they were very, very good."