Celtic and Rangers clash in a pivotal Old Firm derby at Parkhead that could significantly influence the Scottish Premiership title race. Celtic cannot afford to drop points as they pursue league leaders Hearts, who are aiming to break the Old Firm's dominance and become the first non-Glasgow club to win the title since 1985.
Title Race Implications
Hearts were held to a controversial 1-1 draw at Motherwell yesterday, meaning Martin O'Neill's side can reduce the deficit to just one point with a victory over their fierce rivals. Rangers, meanwhile, were effectively eliminated from the title race after losing 2-1 to Hearts at Tynecastle on Monday, despite leading 1-0 at half-time. However, they would relish the opportunity to damage Celtic's championship aspirations.
Recent Meetings
The last league meeting in March ended in a 2-2 draw, followed by an explosive Scottish Cup quarter-final that saw fans clash on the pitch after Celtic's penalty shoot-out victory.
Match Details
When is Celtic vs Rangers? Kick-off at Celtic Park is at 12pm on Sunday, May 10.
How can I watch it? The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
Team News
Celtic are without defenders Julian Araujo and Cameron Carter-Vickers. Viljami Sinisalo continues to start in goal ahead of Kasper Schmeichel. Kelechi Iheanacho's winning goal against Hibs last weekend may earn him a starting spot. Rangers left-back Tuur Rommens is fit again and likely to replace James Tavernier, with Dujon Sterling moving to the right. Andreas Skov Olsen may drop out after an ineffective display at Hearts, but manager Danny Rohl has no other injury concerns.
Possible Line-ups
Celtic XI: Sinisalo; Johnstone, Trusty, Scales, Tierney; McGregor, Engels, Nygren; Yang, Iheanacho, Maeda
Rangers XI: Butland, Sterling, Djiga, Fernandez, Rommens; Raskin, Diomande; Naderi, Asgaard, Moore; Chermiti
