Rangers and fierce rivals Celtic meet for the fourth time this season as the battle for the Scottish Premiership title intensifies at Ibrox on Sunday (kick-off: 3pm).
Both sides misplaced floor within the title race final week, handing league leaders Hearts the initiative. Danny Rohl’s males rescued a late 2-2 draw with basement facet Livingston, whereas Celtic suffered their first residence league defeat below supervisor Martin O’Neill this season, with a 2-1 reverse towards Hibs.
Those outcomes left either side trailing Hearts by 4 and six factors respectively, and the enormity of this weekend’s sport in Govan cannot be understated, with pundits claiming whichever facet loses might be out of the working to win the title.
Ahead of the sport at Ibrox, The Scotsman has all the most recent group information:
1. Connor Barron – Rangers – OUT
Is getting nearer to creating a return having picked up a knee harm towards Aberdeen early final month, however this weekend’s derby will come barely too quickly. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
2. Auston Trusty – Celtic – SUSPENDED
The American defender will serve the primary match of a 3 sport suspension after final week’s pink card towards Hibs. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
3. Dujon Sterling – Rangers – DOUBT
Having missed final weekend’s 2-2 draw with Livingston, the versatile defender was a serious doubt for the sport. However, Danny Rohl has confirmed he has taken half in coaching, boosting hopes he could possibly be obtainable for the go to of Celtic. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
4. Arne Engels – Celtic – OUT
The Belgian is ready to be dominated out for a number of weeks with a thigh downside he picked up towards Livingston simply over a fortnight in the past. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
