Just 99 days on from their pulsating Scottish Cup final clash at Hampden Park last season, Celtic and Rangers face off once again in the Old Firm derby of the Scottish Premiership campaign this Sunday.
Both sides enter the game unbeaten in the league, though it is Celtic that hold the advantage over their neighbours, with the Hoops enjoying a 100 per cent record in the Scottish top flight so far. A win for Rangers would see them leapfrog their fierce rivals though with the Gers just two points behind.
Fears about the fitness of Cameron Carter-Vickers have been allayed ahead of kick-off, with Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers confirming the player is “fine”, while £11million record signing Arne Engels could make his Hoops debut. Rodgers’ has plenty selection dilemmas though, with both Kyogo Furuhashi and Adam Idah battling to start the game, while Paul Bernardo will be aiming to keep his place in Hoops engine room.
As for Rangers, Ridvan Yilmaz is set to miss out with a thigh injury, though Robin Propper could be available again after missing last weekend’s 6-0 win over Ross County. Could Rabbi Matondo come back into the starting XI after last week’s outstanding performance - or will Clement opt for Ross McCausland on the right-wing?
The Scotsman predicts Celtic and Rangers’ starting XI for this weekend’s game, with both bosses facing several selection dilemmas.
21. CF: Kyogo Furuhashi - Celtic
Idah or Kyogo? That's the question that will be on the mind of Brendan Rodgers as Sunday approaches. The Japanese striker has a great record in the Old Firm, but then again Idah scored against Rangers both times he faced them last year. Tough choice, but Kyogo gets the nod. | SNS Group
22. CF: Cyriel Dessers - Rangers
Once ridiculed, the Nigerian is the league's top scorer and heads into the Old Firm full of confidence. He scored his first derby goal at Celtic Park last season and will be desperate to add more. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images