Falkirk v Celtic preview

Bairns entertain SPL leaders

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Falkirk v Celtic preview

McNamara: Knee ligament injury

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Falkirk go in search of their first SPL victory of the season when league-leading Celtic visit on Sunday.

But the Bairns will be missing injured Jackie McNamara, Burton O'Brien and Kjartan Finnbogason for the game.

McNamara has been ruled out for six weeks with a knee ligament injury and O'Brien, who missed last week's defeat at St Johnstone with a stomach muscle strain, is out for eight weeks.

Finnbogason faces three weeks out with a knee injury, while Thomas Scobbie (pubis) remains on the sidelines.

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Celtic skipper Stephen McManus is available for selection for the visit to the Falkirk Stadium.

The defender was suspended for last week's win over Kilmarnock but returns for the trip before serving a second match ban when the domestic action resumes after the international break.

Midfielders Scott Brown and Shaun Maloney both remain on the sidelines with an ankle injury and tendonitis respectively.

Celtic 2/7, Draw 9/2, Falkirk 9/1