Impressionist Darren Farley has been having some fun dreaming up an exchange between Brendan Rodgers and Steven Gerrard in the build up to today's big game.

It's a bold move from manager Steven Gerrard, who has selected both Alfredo Morelos and Kyle Lafferty in attack.

Will they play together up top of will Lafferty operate out wide?

Borna Barisic and Scott Arfield replace Jon Flanagan and Daniel Candeias from the side that started in midweek against Ufa.

Rangers XI: McGregor, Tavernier, Goldson, Katic, Barisic, Jack, Ejaria, Arfield, Kent, Lafferty Morelos.

The big news for Celtic is the return of striker Odsonne Edouard, who has missed five games with a hamstring problem.

The Frenchman replaces Leigh Griffiths in attack, while James Forrest and Tom Rogic take over from Scott Sinclair and Mikey Johnston after Thursday's Europa League win over Suduva.

In his last two appearances against Rangers, Edouard has scored three times...

Celtic XI: Gordon, Lustig, Boyata, Ajer, Tierney, Brown, Ntcham, Forrest, Rogic, McGregor, Edouard.

There are always sub-plots galore going into an Old Firm derby.

The headline this time round is Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers coming up against his old Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard for the first time.

The pair worked closely together during their time at Anfield and both men have been full of praise for each other since it was announced that Gerrard was taking his first steps in management at Rangers back in May.

Rodgers has been untouchable in his time in Scotland, landing unprecedented back-to-back trebles.

But Gerrard is making this management lark look easy and is undefeated in 12 outings after a major squad overhaul at Ibrox.

Can the former England skipper get one over on his old teacher or will Rodgers maintain his dominance in this fixture?

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