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Celtic take on Old Firm rivals Rangers at Hampden Park for a place in the Scottish Cup Final on Sunday (kick-off 12noon).

The Hoops already won the first three meetings this season before the most recent finished 1-1 following a late Rangers equaliser last month.

Skipper Scott Brown is available for the champions after they contested his sending-off against Ross County last time out.

Defensive pair Dedryck Boyata and Mikael Lustig both missed the visit to Dingwall but have each recovered.

“Since we won the league it’s given me the opportunity to look at our game and give a few players game-time,” manager Brendan Rodgers told Celtic’s official website. “I have the luxury of every, single player being available. That’s a great testament to how hard the players work to look after their bodies, and to my medical and sports science teams.

“Of course, after we won the league we wanted to win every game but there was a big focus to arrive at this semi-final in the best condition that we could,” he added. “Physically, we’re in a position with everyone fit and fighting, and our game has been improving all the way through the season.”

Rangers hope to have centre-back Clint Hill (calf) returning while Michael O’Halloran has now completed a recent suspension.

The winners meet Aberdeen in the final after defeating holders Hibernian 3-2.

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