Celtic vs Rangers: Hoops facing Old Firm sweat over Carter-Vickers as Gers wait on Propper – latest team news

Celtic vs Rangers: Hoops facing Old Firm sweat over Carter-Vickers as Gers wait on Propper – latest team news

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IT’S just week four of the season but the campaign’s first Glasgow grudge match already feels huge for Philippe Clement and Rangers if they are to wrestle back momentum from Celtic in the title race.

An opening day draw at Tynecastle means that the Gers are two points back on their city rivals, who have a 100% record to date.

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There’s been huge changes since the last Old Firm clashCredit: Alamy
VAR intervenes to chalk off the Rangers goal in the cup final

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VAR intervenes to chalk off the Rangers goal in the cup finalCredit: Willie Vass

The Gers seem vulnerable ahead of the visit to Celtic Park, in a match which will be played out in front of NO Rangers fans.

That’s the legacy of a row over safety and access which has carried over from last season after the Hoops said they had received no guarantees from the Gers over the reciprocal fixture in January.

Brendan Rodgers’ men have been flexing their financial muscle during the summer transfer window.

They’re primed to re-invest some of the £25m-plus up front they got from Brighton for Matt O’Riley in £11m Arne Engels, and £5m plus Auston Trusty – on top of securing the permanent transfers of Paulo Bernardo and Adam Idah and taking Alex Valle on loan.

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What time does Celtic vs Rangers kick off?

  • Celtic take on Rangers this Sunday, September 1
  • The match kicks off at 12.30pm
  • It is taking place at Celtic Park, Glasgow

Is Celtic vs Rangers on TV and can I live stream it?

  • Celtic vs Rangers has been selected for live TV coverage by SkySports
  • The game will be shown on SkySports Football and SkySports Main Event with coverage starting at 11.30am
  • Highlights will be shown on the BBC Scotland channel at 7.15pm on Sunday evening with the programme repeated on BBC One Scotland at 11.40pm after Match of the Day 2.

Who is the referee and who is on VAR for Celtic vs Rangers?

  • John Beaton is the match referee for the first Celtic vs Rangers clash of the season
  • Daniel MacFarlane and Jonathan Bell are tht two onfield assistants
  • Andrew Dallas is in charge of VAR

What is the early Celtic vs Rangers team news?

  • Celtic face a sweat over key defender Cameron Carter-Vickers after the big US international wasn’t spotted at training on Friday
  • Rangers have a dilemma at the back, where Robin Propper has missed recent weeks and Leon Balogun left the fray injured against Ross County last week.
  • Both sides could opt to field new signings, with the likes of Arne Engels, Auston Trusty and Luke McCowan poised to join Celtic while Neraysho Kasanwirjo could join Rangers.
Philippe Clement looks forward to Celtic Old Firm clash after seeing off Ross County 6-0

Latest odds

  • Celtic 8/13
  • Draw 16/5
  • Rangers 4/1
    (odds from Bet365 at 30/08/24)

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