Celtic v Rangers LIVE: Newest rating as rivals conflict in season’s first Outdated Agency derby

Defending champions Celtic are internet hosting Rangers within the first Outdated Agency derby of the season at Celtic Park.

Celtic sit second within the Scottish Premiership desk, having gained all three matches to this point this season, and are two factors above Rangers forward of their early conflict. Rangers put in a powerful efficiency of their 6-0 win over Ross County final week, however an earlier draw to Hearts of their opening match leaves them three factors adrift of present leaders Aberdeen.

In the present day’s assembly, whereas not deciding something at this level within the calendar, provides each side an opportunity to put down a marker forward of an extended league marketing campaign.

Celtic have gained the final three titles and Brendan Rodgers is seeking to lengthen that run whereas including efficiency within the new format of the Champions League. In the meantime Rangers, who final gained the title in 2020/21, might be hoping to wrestle again the title whereas placing collectively a run within the Europa League.

Comply with all of the motion from Outdated Agency derby beneath.

Celtic vs Rangers LIVE

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• Celtic sit second within the desk after three wins from their first three matches

• Rangers lie in third after two wins and a draw, with Aberdeen main the best way

GOAL! CELTIC 1-0 Rangers (Kyogo, 11 minutes)

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And Celtic make Rangers pay!

Celtic 0-0 Rangers, 10 minutes

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What an opportunity for Rabbi Matondo! One other scrumptious supply from James Tavernier bends on to the pinnacle of the winger, however he can’t hit the goal from 5 yards out!

Celtic 0-0 Rangers, 8 minutes

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A barely damp stuface helps Daizen Maeda out, the Celtic ahead in a position to hold the ball in because it snags simply wanting the sideline. Ahead they pile to assist Maeda, who strikes infield after which makes use of the area out on the left. Greg Taylor fizzes a move between Maeda and a few different colleagues within the field, Jefte hammering it away.

Celtic 0-0 Rangers, 6 minutes

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Rangers are trying good in possession in these preliminary skirmishes, unlocking Celtic’s press however unable to breach the again 4.

Tame! Celtic give the ball away once more after an premature slip and James Tavernier finds Cyriel Dessers with an incisive move. The striker’s toes are neat however his shot is timid, and Kasper Schmeichel scoops it up. The flag was up, anyway.

Celtic 0-0 Rangers, 4 minutes

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A primary correct problem of the match, Connor Barron sliding by way of the again of Kyogo. The midfielder escapes a reserving.

Reo Hatate has Celtic’s opening effort quickly after, dragging his shot from 30 yards far vast.

Celtic 0-0 Rangers, 2 minutes

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Celtic try and play out from the again however lose it to James Tavernier. The suitable-back then underlaps Cerny, who seems to elevate a little bit lob wedge excessive for him – he thins it, sending it skipping out of play.

Celtic 0-0 Rangers, 1 minute

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A right away alternative for Rangers to check the Celtic defence, Vaclav Cerny standing up a free kick to the far put up. A header again throughout is delivered with a bit an excessive amount of oomph.

KICK OFF!

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Off we go!

Celtic vs Rangers

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Right here we go then. The groups are readying themselves within the Celtic Park tunnel, the Glasgow floor full to the brim.

Celtic vs Rangers

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Kevin Nisbet’s dramatic stoppage time winner allowed Aberdeen to maintain their sturdy begin to the season going at Ross County, Jimmy Thelin’s aspect 4 from 4 and high of the desk. Can Celtic be a part of them by persevering with their very own excellent begin?

Kris Boyd: ‘In case you attempt to take Celtic on at their recreation it’ll be very troublesome’

12:10 , Lawrence Ostlere

Former Rangers striker Kris Boyd believes irritating Celtic must be his previous membership’s technique at Parkhead.

The Mild Blues are already two factors behind the Premiership champions and former Gers and Scotland striker Boyd described the Hoops as “heavy favourites” for the primary Outdated Agency recreation of the season, which might be performed in entrance of Celtic followers solely.

Rangers failed in 5 makes an attempt final time period to beat Brendan Rodgers’ aspect and haven’t gained within the east finish of Glasgow since October 2020, when a Connor Goldson double secured a 2-0 triumph – inside an empty stadium resulting from coronavirus restrictions – on their approach to successful the title.

Boyd, now working as a pundit, advised Sky Sports activities: “You have a look at Rangers in latest instances going throughout town, they’ve struggled. There’s no getting away from it, and so they’re going to should discover a approach to begin getting outcomes once more.

“Celtic have began the season actually, very well. I assumed Rangers on the weekend (6-0 win over Ross County), when it comes to that efficiency, was in all probability the very best 90 minutes of the season. However there’s no getting away from it. Rangers’ face to face versus Celtic has not been ok.

“They’re going to have to deal with that in the event that they’re going to achieve success. I feel from Rangers’ standpoint, they’re simply going to should go and attempt to frustrate Celtic to start out with, after which see the place that takes them. As a result of I feel when you go and attempt to take Celtic on at their recreation, at house, it’ll be very troublesome to come back out on high.

“We’ve seen it earlier than, the place you’re underdogs and also you go to frustrate a crew, and also you’re in a position to nick one thing, I feel that’s in all probability the place Rangers are at this second in time.”

Easy methods to watch Celtic v Rangers immediately

11:59 , Lawrence Ostlere

The match will kick off at 12:30pm BST immediately at Celtic Park. Will probably be proven reside on Sky Sports activities Soccer, with protection already began.

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Brendan Rodgers ignoring narrative forward of first Outdated Agency of the season

11:50 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Celtic supervisor Brendan Rodgers burdened he would take no heed of media narratives surrounding Rangers as he prepares for his aspect’s first derby conflict of the season within the William Hill Premiership.

The champions go into the sport two factors forward of their metropolis rivals on the again of scoring 9 objectives with out reply of their opening three league matches.

Rangers have been coping with with an enforced exile from Ibrox amid constructing work and a Champions League exit on the first hurdle.

The monetary hole between the edges is widening and Celtic’s late switch enterprise seems to have put them at an additional benefit.

Celtic will once more have a monopoly of followers on Sunday after deciding to not supply Rangers tickets as a result of that they had not met their obligations to undertake security work by the agreed deadline.

Nonetheless, Rodgers is aware of there is no such thing as a room for complacency.

“Their story is rarely created by us, that might be created by you guys about what you’re possibly saying or what you assume is going on,” mentioned Rodgers.

“As skilled soccer gamers and coaches, we put together for the sport and particularly these video games specifically.

“You recognize that there’s a distinct psyche in them however for us we’re coming into it in a extremely good place however we will by no means simply assume that you just don’t should do the work.

“It’s important to do all of the soiled aspect of the sport, it’s important to be collectively, you’ve received to be unified after which convey your soccer and see how troublesome you may make it for the opponent.”

Connor Barron excited to carry out on Outdated Agency debut

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Rangers midfielder Connor Barron, who begins immediately, is “actually excited” in regards to the prospect of his first Outdated Agency derby forward of the journey to Celtic Park.

The 22-year-old has been a stand-out in Philippe Clement’s Gers aspect since becoming a member of the Mild Blues from Aberdeen in the summertime.

His greatest check to this point awaits in opposition to the champions, who’ve began strongly this season with 4 straight wins and who could have all of their 60,000-capacity stadium behind them as there might be no Rangers supporters inside.

Barron advised RangersTV: “I’m actually excited. There may be at all times lots of speak across the video games, but it surely’s additionally vital as a participant to understand what the crew can do, and you may exit with the main focus and drive that when you do your job, you possibly can come away with the victory.

“That at all times needs to be the purpose at this soccer membership, it doesn’t matter what crew you’re enjoying in opposition to, and nothing modifications on Sunday.

“If all of us persist with the sport plan, everyone knows what we will do. Defensively, we have to get at them, and once we’re on the ball then we should be composed.

“We noticed final weekend once we take our probabilities, and that was one thing we talked about within the first few video games of the season as a result of we might have been successful by extra. Hopefully we will convey that on Sunday and get the win.”

Philippe Clement assured rebuilt Rangers can problem Celtic

11:31 , Harry Latham-Coyle

Rangers supervisor Philippe Clement believes his “younger and thrilling” squad can problem Celtic’s established aspect on Sunday regardless of admitting his “huge rebuild” couldn’t be accomplished in a single switch window.

Clament added to his squad with deadline-day signings Nedim Bajrami and Neraysho Kasanwirjo and claimed the narrative round his aspect had been overly adverse.

The Belgian feels many underestimated the dimensions of the membership’s process over the summer time, with six gamers leaving free of charge on the finish of their contracts following related departures of Alfredo Morelos and Ryan Kent the earlier 12 months.

“It’s been actually busy months and weeks,” he mentioned. “I spoke about that on the finish of final season, that it was the tip of a cycle on the membership. I don’t assume all people realised actually what I used to be speaking about.

“The squad had quite a bit gamers over 30 who wouldn’t progress any extra, you had gamers on the finish of their contract who have been going to go away.

“We’ve 16 gamers from the squad of final season who should not right here anymore and there’s nonetheless a chance from gamers who should not coaching with the squad that they are going to nonetheless depart the membership now. So that may be a lot, that’s for certain the tip of a cycle and we additionally needed to make modifications within the employees. It’s a large rebuild.”

Rangers line-up

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Rangers defender Leon Bologun is on the bench whereas Robin Propper, Oscar Cortes and Ridvan Yilmaz are all unavailable.  New signing Neraysho Kasanwirjo is on the bench.

Celtic line-up

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Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers is match to characteristic, whereas debuts may very well be handed to Alex Valle, Arne Engles and Luke McCowan, in addition to Auston Trusty, all signed on deadline day – they begin on the bench.

Celtic v Rangers

11:12 , Lawrence Ostlere

Celtic host Rangers within the first Old Firm of the season within the Scottish Premiership.

Celtic defended their title final season beneath Brendan Rodgers and have made an ideal begin to the brand new marketing campaign with three straight wins.

Rangers know defeat at Celtic Park would depart them 5 factors behind the leaders already, however Philippe Clement’s aspect can go high with a win.

Rangers have solely gained considered one of their final 12 matches in opposition to Celtic and Clement is but to win any of his 4 Outdated Companies in cost.

Celtic v Rangers

11:07 , Lawrence Ostlere

Howdy and welcome alongside to reside protection of Celtic v Rangers within the Scottish Premiership, because the rivals meet for the primary time this season.