Old Firm derbies rarely need much hype but there’s genuinely so much riding on this pre-Hogmanay meeting of Celtic and Rangers.
For the first time in a good while, we have a title race in the Scottish Premiership and today’s outcome will do so much to determine who goes into 2024 with momentum.
Celtic, the reigning champions, leading the way by five points at the moment but not necessarily looking like their old selves during the opening half of the campaign after Brendan Rodgers returned.
Rangers, with two games in hand, enjoying a fresh lease of life under coach Philippe Clement, who is unbeaten in his first 16 games in charge and already in possession of the League Cup.
If Celtic win at Parkhead this lunchtime, they’ll put some much-needed breathing space between themselves and their bitter rivals at the turn of the year.
But if Rangers can win, it’s very much game on for a gripping title race.
A warm welcome to our live coverage of the second Old Firm of the season.
