Scottish Premiership team news, stats & selectors
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It feels like it was never away, doesn't it? After a drama-filled opening weekend, matchday two of the new Scottish Premiership season is upon us.
Catch up with the latest team news and stats and pick your starting XI for Sunday's games.
All matches kick-off on Saturday at 15:00 BST unless stated.
Aberdeen v Celtic (Sun, 12:00 BST)
Aberdeen defender Rhys Williams (back) remains out, while fellow centre-back Angus MacDonald is about a week away from training after a knee problem. The Dons signed New Zealand defender James McGarry on Friday.
Celtic have lost striker Oh Hyeon-gyu for up to six weeks with a calf problem. The reigning champions are still without Alistair Johnson and Yuki Kobayashi (both ankle), Mikey Johnston (back) and Marco Tilio, who arrived at the club with an injury.
Did you know? Celtic are unbeaten in 13 league visits to Aberdeen since a 2-1 loss in February 2016, their longest run without a Premiership defeat at Pittodrie.
Hearts v Kilmarnock (Sun, 15:00 BST)
On-loan forward Kenneth Vargas could make his Hearts debut, while Kyosuke Tagawa and Calem Nieuwenhof are set for their first Tynecastle appearances.
Barrie McKay (ankle), Craig Gordon (broken leg) and Craig Halkett (knee) are out injured, while Alex Cochrane serves the second of a three-game league suspension.
Rory McKenzie, Kyle Vassell and Liam Donnelly played in a closed-doors friendly on Tuesday and are pushing for involvement for Kilmarnock. Joe Wright returns to full training next week.
Did you know? Hearts have won just one of their last seven Premiership meetings with Kilmarnock, although that was their most recent home game against the Ayrshire side in December 2022.
Motherwell v Hibernian (Sun, 15:00 BST)
On-loan Arsenal striker Mika Biereth is pushing for his Motherwell debut, but Jon Obika (hamstring) and Harry Paton are still doubts. Calum Butcher (foot) is a long-term absentee.
Hibernian will be without Rocky Bushiri as the defender completes a domestic suspension incurred at the end of last season. Jojo Wollacott (thigh), Harry McKirdy (heart) and Chris Cadden (Achilles) are all out long term.
Did you know? After an opening-day draw with Dundee, Motherwell could remain unbeaten in their first two Premiership matches for the first time since 2012-13 under Stuart McCall.