Celtic will look to make it two wins from two when they travel to Pittodrie to face Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership this Sunday (kick-off: 12.30pm).
Brendan Rodgers' side started the season with a narrow 1-0 win over St Mirren last week, thanks to Luke McCowan’s 87th-minute winner, but will be desperate to take all three points with the memory of their Scottish Cup penalty shootout defeat in May still fresh in the memory.
However, Aberdeen will be desperate to ensure they respond to last week’s 2-0 opening day defeat to Hearts last weekend, with Jimmy Thelin’s side having aspirations of a top-three finish this season.
Rodgers could hand a debut to Jahmai Simpson-Pusey following his loan arrival from Manchester City, while McCowan will also be pushing for a starting XI spot after bagging the winner in last week’s win over St Mirren. As for hosts Aberdeen, Gavin Molloy and Kristers Tobers are expected to miss out, though Ester Sokler is available again after his appearance off the bench against Hearts on Monday.
Ahead of the game at Pittodrie, The Scotsman has all the latest team news.
5. Jahmai Simpson-Pusey - Celtic - DEBUT
The Manchester City defender joined Celtic on loan earlier this week and is in line for his debut at Pittodrie. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Ester Sokler - Aberdeen - AVAILABLE
Returned to the side last week against Hearts, making a late appearance from he bench. Will be pushing for a start against Celtic after his return to fitness. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. Emmanuel Gyamfi - Aberdeen - OUT
The summer signing from Schalke is still not ready to make his Aberdeen debut. | Aberdeen FC