Rangers and fierce rivals Celtic meet for the fourth time this season as the battle for the Scottish Premiership title intensifies at Ibrox on Sunday (kick-off: 12pm).
Both sides lost ground in the title race last week, handing league leaders Hearts the initiative. Danny Rohl’s men rescued a late 2-2 draw with basement side Livingston, while Celtic suffered their first home league defeat under manager Martin O’Neill this season, with a 2-1 reverse against Hibs.
Those results left both sides trailing Hearts by four and six points respectively, and the enormity of this weekend’s game in Govan can not be understated, with pundits claiming whichever side loses will be out of the running to win the title.
Ahead of the game at Ibrox, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
1. Connor Barron - Rangers - OUT
Is getting closer to making a return having picked up a knee injury against Aberdeen early last month, but this weekend's derby will come slightly too soon. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
2. Auston Trusty - Celtic - SUSPENDED
The American defender will serve the first match of a three game suspension after last week's red card against Hibs. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
3. Dujon Sterling - Rangers - DOUBT
Having missed last weekend's 2-2 draw with Livingston, the versatile defender was a major doubt for the game. However, Danny Rohl has confirmed he has taken part in training, boosting hopes he could be available for the visit of Celtic. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
4. Arne Engels - Celtic - OUT
The Belgian is set to be ruled out for several weeks with a thigh problem he picked up against Livingston just over a fortnight ago. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images