Celtic v Rangers LIVE: Celtic under pressure and eyeing Old Firm revenge in tasty derby
Celtic will be out for revenge as they host Rangers in the first Old Firm clash of the Scottish Premiership season.
The Gers powered to an impressive 3-0 victory over their rivals in the League Cup quarter-finals at Ibrox last weekend, a result that could give Derek McInnes lift off after a difficult start to life in Glasgow.
But with away fans banned from matches between the Old Firm teams in the Premiership and League Cup this season, it is Celtic and Martin O’Neill’s side who will have home advantage at Parkhead this afternoon.
A deflating defeat to Ferencvaros in the Europa League in midweek means Celtic have lost back-to-back matches under O’Neill, but they have won six games from six to start their Premiership title defence. Can Rangers eat into their early five-point advantage or can Celtic stretch their lead at the top?
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Celtic v Rangers LIVE: Latest updates from Old Firm
Celtic host Rangers in first Scottish Premiership Old Firm of season | Kick-off 12pm, live on Sky Sports
Rangers hammered Celtic 3-0 in Scottish League Cup quarter-finals last week
Away fans are banned from Old Firm games this season, so there will be no Gers supporters at Parkhead
Celtic have lost back-to-back games after defeat to Ferencvaros in midweek
Leaders Celtic hold five-point advantage over Rangers in Premiership table
Early Rangers team news
10:13 , Luke Baker
Rangers are missing captain Lawrence Shankland and the injured Youssef Chermiti.
Derek McInnes surprised Celtic last weekend by playing three at the back and packing the midfield - will he opt for a similar tactic this time or revert to a back four?
Possible Rangers XI: Pandur; Sterling, Fernandez, Makhanya, Penrice; Raskin, Neil; Naderi, Kim, Gassama; Kelsy
Early Celtic team news
10:09 , Luke Baker
Celtic are missing Yang Hyun-Jun while he is on international duty at the Asian Games, while Alistair Johnston, Callum Osmand and Jota are out injured.
Martin O’Neill faces a goalkeeping dilemma after Sam Johnstone looked very shaky in last weekend’s Old Firm but Viljami Sinisalo has also been unconvincing for large parts of this campaign.
Possible Celtic XI: Sinisalo, Ralston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Scales; McGregor, Baur; Hassan, Nygren, Duran; Hogh
How to watch Celtic v Rangers
10:07 , Luke Baker
Celtic host Rangers at Celtic Park on Sunday 20 September, with kick-off at 12pm BST.
Viewers in the UK can watch the game on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with coverage beginning at 11am BST.
Celtic v Rangers
10:05 , Luke Baker
Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of the latest Old Firm between Celtic and Rangers.
Gers hammered the Hoops 3-0 in the League Cup last week, so Martin O’Neill’s men will be desperate to bounce back and get revenge.
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