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.

9. LB: Greg Taylor - Celtic
Will face competition from Alex Valle this season following his arrival on loan from Barcelona. However, Taylor knows exactly what to expect in the chaos of an Old Firm derby, so will start the game barring any last-minute knocks. | SNS Group

10. LB: Jefte - Rangers
With Ridvan Yilmaz out for a number of weeks due a thigh problem, Jefte will fill in at left-back. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group

11. CM: Callum McGregor - Celtic
The first name on Brendan Rodgers' team sheet. He's started the season in incredible form and leads the team out at Celtic Park. | SNS Group

12. CM: Connor Barron - Rangers
The ex-Aberdeen youngster has formed a solid midfielder partnership with Mohamed Diomande so far this season and will hope to take it up a notch at Celtic Park. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

