Chris Sutton warns Celtic they're screwed if they fall into Scottish Cup Final trap as year of the underdog can't be dismissed
Sutton has seen Hoops batter Aberdeen before this season but also how Crystal Palace and Newcastle have upset the odds
Chris Sutton has warned Celtic to take Aberdeen seriously at Hampden – or risk being on the end of another massive underdog story.
The Hoops legend knows the Dons have been written off as cannon fodder ahead of Saturday's Scottish Cup Final showdown.
But the Record Sport columnist is convinced Aberdeen will look to cause a major shock like Crystal Palace pulled off against Manchester City in the FA Cup Final. Sutton said: 'Everyone I see is saying Celtic are going to win 5-0.
'If the players cotton on to that and walk out with that mindset, they will be screwed.
'Honestly, if they think they can just rock up and expect to hammer a team, they could be in for a fright.
'You simply cannot afford to have that mindset in any game, but especially not in a cup final.
'Listen, I get why Celtic are heavy favourites, of course they are. They've battered Aberdeen a few times this season, including the other week with their reserves.
'You also look at the recent run of form the Dons have been in and it doesn't look great.
'Aberdeen fans will go to Hampden in big numbers but not even they will be too optimistic.
'That doesn't mean there can't be a shock. We've seen a few of them in the cups.
'Look at Crystal Palace winning the FA Cup last weekend, Newcastle ending their trophy drought earlier in the campaign, even Spurs winning the Europa League.
'A fair few underdogs have had their day this year and when it comes down to a one-off game it's true when they say anything can happen. It will all be about mentality – for both teams.
'You look at how weak Aberdeen have looked in recent months but in the first half of the season, there was a toughness about them. They came back from behind to win games, scored later winners, they even came back from two down at Celtic Park and nearly won.
'That's the mentality they need at Hampden. As for Celtic, they need to expect a tough challenge and not simply go through the motions.
'There's too much at stake to take this lightly.'
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