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Callum McGregor of Celtic challenges Dujon Sterling of Rangers during the Cinch Scottish Premiership match between Celtic FC and Rangers FC at Celt…
Celtic face Rangers this weekend at Parkhead in a game where they could all but seal the Scottish Premiership title by delivering three points.
In a race between the two sides of the Glasgow divide that has swung back and forth, Celtic have found themselves eight points ahead and five points behind; nevertheless, their eyes will now firmly be on the prize at stake.
Brendan Rodgers has ruffled a few feathers in the lead-up to the occasion after stating that his players will ‘have a bit of fun’ against Rangers, something that rival boss Philippe Clement didn’t take too kindly to following his side’s victory over Kilmarnock.
Regardless, hype surrounding both managers ahead of the fixture is par for the course, and Rodgers won’t be losing any sleep over a lighthearted comment that provoked a strange reaction.
On the squad selection front, Callum McGregor will be expected to start in the wake of a dominant performance against Heart of Midlothian; meanwhile, there is a call to be made on whether Daizen Maeda is included in the starting line-up on either flank.
Callum McGregor of Celtic is seen at full time during the Cinch Scottish Premiership match between Celtic FC and Heart of Midlothian at Celtic Park…
Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football are showing all the action from Parkhead, with coverage beginning at 11.30 am ahead of kick-off at 12.30 pm [Sky Sports].
Officials and VAR confirmed for Celtic vs Rangers
Excitement is building ahead of a defining moment in Rodgers’ second spell at Parkhead against Rangers, and we now know who has been appointed to officiate proceedings on Saturday afternoon.
Willie Collum has been drafted in to referee the Glasgow Derby, with David McGeachie and Ross Macleod supporting the 45-year-old by running either line [Scottish FA].
VAR is never too far away from the headlines in Scottish football, and Steven McLean is charged with reviewing any incidents on the day that may need further assessment. Graeme Stewart is also on hand to provide a second pair of eyes.
Lastly, Don Robertson is on fourth official duty in Glasgow’s east end, completing the ensemble as both sides prepare to go toe-to-toe in a fixture with major ramifications regarding the potential destination of the Scottish Premiership trophy.
Celtic know a victory can more or less secure a third successive league triumph; nevertheless, football isn’t linear. It is now up to Rodgers and his players to see themselves over the line against their adversaries. Come on the Hoops!...Continue The Full Reading.>’.
