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Celtic vs Rangers: Who should start the Scottish Premiership Old Firm clash?

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Celtic host Rangers in the first Old Firm clash of the season on Sunday, but who should start for each team?

Another victory for Brendan Rodgers' side would move them five points clear of their rivals after just four games of the season.

Celtic won the first meeting of last season 1-0 at Ibrox before a 2-1 victory at Celtic Park. The third meeting was a dramatic 3-3 draw with the Hoops winning the final league clash 2-1.

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Philippe Clement is yet to win an Old Firm clash and Rangers have not claimed a victory at Celtic Park since October 2020.

Who would you pick for your team to start in Glasgow's East End?

Pick your Celtic XI

Rodgers will have to decide if Kyogo or Adam Idah leads the line at Celtic Park. Both scored twice against Rangers in all competitions last season and will no doubt relish the fixture.

Elsewhere, could new signing Alex Valle get a debut at left-back and will Nicolas Kuhn return to the starting XI after a slight back issue that saw him start on the bench against St Mirren?

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Pick your Rangers XI

Meanwhile, Clement will need to weigh up if Mohamed Diomande returns to his starting line-up after coming on as a substitute in the 6-0 win over Ross County.

In defence, Robin Propper will be fit after missing that victory at Hampden Park - so will he return alongside John Souttar, or will Leon Balogun get the nod?

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