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Old Firm at Celtic Park Poised to Recast Title Race as Hearts Sit Top

HeartsNew Year lead heightens the stakes for a derby that could quickly reset the three-way chase.

Overview

  • Celtic host Rangers on Saturday, January 3, at 12:30 GMT, with live coverage on Sky Sports from 11:30.
  • Hearts lead on 41 points ahead of Celtic on 38 and Rangers on 35, marking the first New Year without an Old Firm leader since 1993/94.
  • Rangers have tightened under Danny Röhl, taking eight wins and two draws in 11 league games and conceding only seven goals in that span.
  • Celtic’s results have dipped under Wilfried Nancy despite strong underlying metrics, and bookmakers still price them as title favourites.
  • Celtic are missing players through AFCON and injuries, and Steven McLean will referee with Kevin Clancy on VAR at Celtic Park.