Celtic vs Rangers LIVE: Old Firm match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Celtic vs Rangers LIVE: Old Firm match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Martin O’Neill and Derek McInnesLondon StandardA week on from their last meeting, Celtic and Rangers renew their rivalry in a quick-fire Old Firm double-header. At Ibrox seven days ago, hosts Rangers wiped the floor with their fiercest rivals in a 3-0 win, sailing into the Scottish League Cup semi-finals at the same time.That result ended Celtic’s perfect start to the domestic season, and they followed it up with another humbling result in Europe - a 3-1 home loss to Ferencvaros - which has become something of a calling card for the club. So, Martin O’Neill has a big job on his hands to avoid a third dismal defeat in a week.Rangers have had the week off since seeing off Celtic, a result which changed the mood around the club and Derek McInnes. But with the league the main focus for both these teams, McInnes & Co. must make sure that last week wasn’t a flash in the pan. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis.Celtic vs Rangers latest newsPredicted lineupsCeltic predicted XI: Johnstone; Ralston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Scales; McGregor, Baur; Hassan, Nygren, Duran; HoghRangers predicted XI: Pandur; Sterling, Fernandez, Makhanya, Penrice; Raskin, Neil; Naderi, Kim, Gassama; KelsyEarly Rangers team newsRangers remain without captain Lawrence Shankland, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury, while Youssef Chermiti is also unavailable with a cruciate ligament problem. Kevin Kelsy, who scored in last weekend’s 3-0 win over Celtic, is therefore expected to retain his place in attack.Derek McInnes is expected to keep faith with the same starting XI that began last weekend’s League Cup victory. The Rangers manager has also been boosted by the return of Tuur Rommens to training following a lengthy spell out with a groin injury, although he may not be ready to start. Jose Cifuentes is also nearing a return as Rangers prepare to face Celtic again at Celtic Park.GettyEarly Celtic team newsCeltic remain without Alistair Johnston, Callum Osmand and Jota. Yang Hyun-jun is also unavailable as he continues to represent South Korea at the Asian Games.Benjamin Nygren and Kasper Hogh could come into the attack, while Tony Ralston and Auston Trusty are contenders to start in defence as O’Neill considers changes from the midweek loss in Europe.Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain returns to the squad after serving a suspension in that match.GettyHow to watch Celtic vs RangersTV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 11am BST on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football ahead of kick-off at 12pm.Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website.Celtic vs Rangers LIVEGood morning and welcome to the London Standard’s LIVE coverage of the Old Firm derby between Celtic and Rangers.There’s a sense of deja vu this morning as we’re just a week on from the last meeting between these two rivals - more on that shortly.But a week is a long time in football, so what will today have in store for us? Kick-off is at 12pm BST, stick with us.Getty

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