Both Hearts and Celtic will be without key players when the two Scottish giants come to blows on Sunday at noon. In this piece, we'll take a closer look at who'll be fit to play and who won't feature in this crucial crunch clash.
Last time out, Celtic's campaign was given a much-needed shot in the arm when they annihilated Dundee by a score of 7-1. Hearts, meanwhile, laboured to a stalemate at Tynecastle Park against bitter rivals Hibs in their last Scottish Premiership outing - Celtic will enter the game as the team in better form on this basis.
1. Barrie McKay (Hearts): Out
Working back to fitness after a knee injury.
2. Reo Hatate (Celtic): Out
Returned from the Asian Cup with a calf complaint.
3. Peter Haring (Hearts): Out
Still recovering from his own knee problem
4. James McCarthy (Celtic): Out
Hamstring problem. Hasn't played this season.
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