Celtic will look to go level on points with Hearts at the top of the table as they take on Hibs at Easter Road this Sunday (kick-off: 12pm).
Scheduled to play 24 hours before Hearts’ game against Rangers, Martin O’Neill’s men can match the Jambos’ points total with a victory over Hibs as they look to add pressure to their title rivals.
The defending champions will be boosted by their 3-1 win over Falkirk last weekend, though they’ll face a wounded Hibs side desperate to respond after losing 2-1 to rivals Hearts last week in a game that saw them reduced to nine men.
Ahead of the game at Easter Road, The Scotsman has all the early team news.
1. Grant Hanley - Hibs - AVAILABLE
The Scotland international is available again after serving a one match suspension against Hearts last week. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
2. Colby Donovan - Celtic - OUT
The teenage right-back is facing a race to be fit before the end of the season due to a hamstring issue. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
3. Raphael Sallinger - Hibs - SUSPENDED
The Austrian goalkeeper misses the clash with Celtic following his red card in last week's derby defeat against Hearts. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
4. Alistair Johnston - Celtic - RETURN TO STARTING XI?
The fan favourite made his long awaited return from a hamstring injury in last weekend's 3-1 win over Falkirk, and will be targeting a spot in Martin O'Neill's starting XI at Easter Road. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group