It’s second against third as defending champions Celtic tackle Scottish Premiership newcomers Hearts at Celtic Park this weekend.
Manager Ronny Deila has a few injury concerns with new defender Jozo Simunovic facing a late fitness test along with both Stuart Armstrong and Scott Allan.
Meanwhile, the versatile Charlie Mulgrew is definitely out with a thigh problem, but at least former Hibernian striker Leigh Griffiths is back having missed the midweek League Cup triumph against Raith Rovers.
Hearts have performed impressively since their promotion at the end of last season, and are likely to include new Belgian midfielder Arnaud Djoum amongst their substitutes.
However, the visitors face a club who have maintained a real hold over them in recent times, winning ten straight matches while scoring 35 goals and conceding only twice.
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