This weekend’s matchup between Rangers and Celtic at Parkhead is one of the most eagerly awaited fixtures on the Scottish Premiership schedule. With a 16-point lead over their rivalry city rivals, Celtic is riding high at the top of the Premiership standings.
A win in front of their home fans would increase their lead to 19 points. Rangers, meanwhile, are looking to defeat the Hoops twice in a row after winning 3-0 on derby day at the beginning of 2025.
The Light Blues defeated Fenerbache 3-1 in their most recent game, and they now hope to gain more momentum against the Turkish powerhouses by performing well at Ibrox in the second leg.
We examine the key stories from Celtic and Rangers as both teams prepare for an exciting football week.
Sunderland wants a striker with ties to Rangers.
Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland is allegedly a target for Sunderland, who are vying for promotion to the Championship.As he approaches the last few months of his contract in the Scottish capital, with an extension to his contract currently looking unlikely after months of protracted talks, Graeme Bailey told NotTheOldFirm that the Black Cats are eager to lure the 16-time Scottish international to the Stadium Light this summer.
Over the summer and in January, Shankland was strongly connected to a move to Rangers. However, the club finally refused to pay Hearts’ stated asking price at the time, choosing instead to sign a younger player in Hamza Igamane, who has shown himself to be a good value.The 29-year-old earned the Golden Boot award last season after scoring 48 Premiership goals in his first two seasons at Tynecastle, but he has only managed four goals thus far.
But with Neil Critchley’s help, he has improved from his early-season performance, formed a productive partnership in a more significant role,he has shown improvements form his early season form and has struck up an effective partnership in a deeper role and has provided creativity for teenage breakout star James Wilson in the capital.
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