Hearts will look to strengthen their grip on the top spot in the Scottish Premiership as they welcome Rangers to Tynecastle for a crucial Scottish Premiership clash this Sunday (kick-off: 1.30pm).
Derek McInnes’ side currently sit six points clear at the top of the table following wins against Celtic and Falkirk in the last fortnight, and will be aiming to secure their first back-to-back wins against Rangers in five years to cement their status as league leaders before Christmas.
Their visitors, Rangers, head to the capital in confident fashion, though, after their narrow 1-0 win over Hibs on Monday made it eight consecutive league games without defeat under German head coach Danny Rohl. A win in Gorgie would close the gap between the sides to just six points, with the Gers still having a game in hand.
Ahead of the game at Tynecastle, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
9. Oliver Antman - Rangers - OUT
The Finnish international is out for at least another five weeks with a muscle problem. Won't feature in Gorgie. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
10. Nasser Djiga - Rangers - INTERNATIONAL DUTY
The Burkina Faso centre-back has jetted off to the African Cup of Nations and could be absent for the next month, depending on their progress in the tournament. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
11. Ageu - Hearts - OUT
The Brazilian midfielder has endured an injury-hit start to life in the capital, and won't be seen again until the new year. | SNS Photo: SNS Group
12. Finlay Pollock - Hearts - OUT
The youngster is missing with a hamstring injury that has dogged his season thus far. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group