Rangers will look to open up a seven-point gap on Hearts when they head to Tynecastle in the Scottish Premiership this Wednesday night (kick-off: 8pm).
Derek McInnes’ side had their seven-game winning run snapped by a draw against Dundee a fortnight ago, but got back to winning ways with a thumping 4-0 win over St Johnstone on Saturday. A Kevin Kelsy brace, followed by strikes from Ryan Naderi and Tochi Chukwuani, kept the pressure on leaders Celtic at Ibrox.
As for Hearts, they soothed the 7-1 thrashing by Celtic by pushing Motherwell further into the mire. Jambos boss Wouter Vrancken had eight first-team players ruled out through injury, but still took all three points at Fir Park thanks to strikes from Claudio Braga and Calvin Miller either side of half-time. But can they repeat the trick when Rangers arrive at Gorgie?
Ahead of the game at Tynecastle, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
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5. Oisin McEntee - Hearts - OUT
The versatile midfielder aggravated a calf injury recently, and is set for another spell on the sidelines. Ruled out of the game with Rangers. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Lawrence Shankland - Rangers - OUT
The former Hearts skipper misses out on a return to Tynecastle with his new club due to a long-term hamstring injury. | PA Photo: PA
7. Tom Renaud - Hearts - OUT
Unable to feature since injuring his ankle in August, the French midfielder is one of several players currently out long-term for Hearts. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. Daisuke Yokota - Rangers - OUT
The summer signing underwent surgery on a groin issue recently and is not expected to return until next month at the earliest. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images