Celtic winger James Forrest is back in contention for the visit of Dundee United on Sunday after recovering from a knock.

Forrest missed last week's 1-0 win at Motherwell and was not rushed back for the 3-1 Europa League defeat against Molde on Thursday.

Former West Ham striker Carlton Cole, who has signed a deal until the summer of 2017, is not yet ready for first-team action.

Utility player Charlie Mulgrew is expected to be absent for another three weeks as he continues his recovery from the thigh injury which has kept him out of action since September 12.

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New Dundee United manager Mixu Paatelainen has a number of injury problems ahead of his second game in charge of the side.

Front duo Mario Bilate (knee) and Chris Erskine (pelvis) are long-term absentees along with defender Paul Dixon (hernia) and midfielder Paul Paton (knee).

And defender Callum Morris will again miss out with a calf problem as United, rooted to the foot of the Scottish Premiership table, attempt to win for the first time in 10 matches.