Rousseau

Shhhh....

I'm not sure this is a game for Stewart - I don't think he's got the energy for it.

Rangers travel to Celtic in the Old Firm derby on Sunday looking for a first Parkhead win since 2010. Sky Sports News reporter Charles Paterson analyses who will strike a winter blow in the title race. New Year is always a special time in Scottish football. It is a chance to pause for reflection and look forward to a well-earned break - but not before a catch-up with the neighbours. On Monday the Scottish Premiership heads into cold storage for three weeks. Celtic and Rangers are bound for warm weather training camps in Dubai but before then they meet one last time in 2019 at Celtic Park on Sunday, with the hosts looking to open an eight-point lead at the top and land a massive psychological blow in the title race. It is not just a new year on the horizon - Rangers supporters will gladly wave goodbye to the decade ending next Tuesday. The club's financial meltdown nearly seven years ago led to years in the wilderness and, as they floundered in the lower divisions, Celtic racked up the silverware. In this decade Rangers have won just once at Celtic Park - in October 2010, when Kenny Miller scored twice in a 3-1 victory. That season Walter Smith's side went on to win the league championship on the final day; Rangers have not won a major trophy since. Their best chance to end that barren run was just a few weeks ago at Hampden Park, but despite dominating the League Cup final Rangers could not find a goal and 10-man Celtic took home the glory. It was a thoroughly dispiriting day for the men in blue, in particular Alfredo Morelos, who passed up numerous chances, including missing a penalty. Fraser Forster was outstanding in goal for Celtic but the Colombian's profligacy was extraordinarily uncharacteristic. Morelos has been sensational for Rangers since his arrival two-and-a-half years ago. With 28 goals in just 34 games this term he is already on the verge of surpassing last season's total of 30. It is a massive return on the minimal outlay to bring him from Finland in 2017, yet in 10 games against Celtic across three seasons he has never scored. Morelos is in the form of his life. There is an argument - which Steven Gerrard dismissed last season, but which is rearing its head once more - that Rangers are overly reliant on him. Jermain Defoe has scored 11 league goals this season but the pair rarely play together; the next highest scorer in the squad is Joe Aribo, with six. Rangers have lost just one domestic game under Gerrard when Morelos has scored - against Kilmarnock on the final day of last season. Sunday represents his latest opportunity to break his Old Firm duck; if he doesn't, his side's chance of victory significantly diminishes. If he does, Rangers may finally lay to rest their Celtic Park hoodoo. This season the home of the champions has been an ominous venue for any visiting side. Celtic's record in their own stadium is outstanding - only one defeat, in a Champions League qualifier to Cluj with a last-minute winner - with 18 victories in all competitions, scoring 59 goals and conceding just 12, four of those to Cluj. "Relentless" is a word Neil Lennon has repeatedly used to describe Celtic's drive for results. Eleven successive league wins since mid-October display an unmatched hunger and steely mentality during a punishing fixture list. Perhaps the most impressive achievement has been to top their Europa League group but their domestic dominance remains absolute. As talismanic as Morelos is for Rangers, so too is Odsonne Edouard for Celtic. His presence as an attacking focal point was sorely missed in the first hour of the League Cup final; once on the pitch, Celtic got a grip on the game as Rangers' threat diminished. Unlike Morelos, Edouard has consistently delivered in the heat of Old Firm battle, scoring five times in the fixture including the opening goal at Ibrox in September. The Frenchman is not a pure goalscorer like the Colombian but offers something Morelos does not: the ability to influence the players around him. When he is on song, James Forrest, Ryan Christie and Callum McGregor thrive around Edouard's link-up play; Celtic's Scottish triumvirate have scored 35 goals between them this season. The striker who prospers on Sunday may well decide the game but Celtic, five points clear, begin the afternoon with the stronger hand. Rangers dare not let the gap stretch any further despite their game in lieu, but the psychological advantage to be gained from a victory before the league pauses is not necessarily clear-cut. A year ago Rangers won this fixture at Ibrox to send the teams into the winter break level on points. They then lost at Kilmarnock upon the league's resumption and drew at home to St Johnstone a few weeks later, while Celtic won eight successive league games to create an insurmountable cushion. Rangers have proven in 2019 they are closer to Celtic, and at times capable of outplaying them, but their only Old Firm win this year came in a largely meaningless match in May. Once again it is Gerrard's team who have the bigger questions to answer on Sunday. Celtic, time and again, have proved to possess a mentality for the big occasion. As they chase nine-in-a-row and a possible quadruple-treble, Lennon will be sure to prime his squad for one last push before the bells toll for 2020. It promises to be a fascinating encounter. Team News Jonny Hayes returns to the Celtic squad for the Premiership clash with Rangers at Parkhead on Sunday. The left-back has recovered from a shoulder injury and is back in contention. Boss Neil Lennon has no fresh injury worries after the 2-1 Boxing Day win over St Mirren, with Mohamed Elyounoussi (foot), Hatem Abd Elhamed (abductor) and Jozo Simunovic (knee) still out alongside Daniel Arzani (knee). Rangers will be at almost full strength for Sunday's Old Firm clash at Celtic Park. Midfielder Steven Davis made his return from a foot injury against Kilmarnock as a late substitute while Jordan Jones was back on the bench after recovering from the knee injury he sustained against Celtic back in September. Only defender Filip Helander (foot) remains out for Steven Gerrard's team. https://www.skysports.com/football/celtic-vs-rangers/411340

You're a bit harsh on BHA: they are really interesting to watch, tactically. I'm intrigued to see how Everton progress under Ancelotti's guidance.

Celtic 0 - 1 Rangers FGS Morelos

I would've taken that before the game. An important three points, playing well for large spells, against a team of thugs with no intention of playing football.

Those who didn't scramble to change their FGS, after Morelos didn't start, picked up the points for his goal!! Everyone who entered gained 1 point for the Correct Result. No Correct Number of Rangers Goals. WB91, Bill, BEARGER, Les, Franc and 26th gained 2 points for Morelos as FGS. No Correct Score. Latest Standings:

Morelos being saved for the game on Sunday? Thought Stewart might get a start. Good to see Jones back on the bench.

I was looking for the games on Sky Sports, because I thought there was a big build-up, advertising every game on Boxing day, but I couldn't see them. Prime have every game available to watch.

I'm watching the Tottenham-Brighton game -- on Prime, which is weird -- and Brighton have just taken the lead. BHA have been really good; Potter has done a fantastic job.

Rangers vs Kilmarnock Scotland – Premiership Date: Thursday, 26 December 2019 Kick-off at 15:00 Venue: Ibrox Stadium. Steven Gerrard’s side have the chance to close the gap on Premiership leaders Celtic when they take on an out-of-sorts and manager-less Kilmarnock. Rangers vs Kilmarnock: Head-to-head Overall Stats (85 games): Rangers 60 wins, Kilmarnock 10 wins, 15 Draws. Rangers have won 33 of their 44 home games vs Killie. Four of the last six head-to-head duels had over 2.5 goals. Both teams have scored in four of their last 6 encounters. The reverse fixture between these two sides in August finished 2-1 to Gers. Helander misses out with a foot injury. Davis returns from injury and Jones may have a spot on the bench. Morelos is available again after suspension.

At the moment, yes, but he's a different type of player.

Jones is nearing a return too, which is good news. He's a good option to have, and was starting to perform quite well until his injury.

Rangers 3 - 0 Kilmarnock FGS Defoe

What!? No!

Yes, I think he is staying on to work with Ancelotti as an assistant of some kind.

I was looking forward to watching the Everton-Arsenal game, because I thought I'd be seeing two new managers begin to implement their new ways of playing. But, no; It's still Ferguson and Ljungberg in charge.

What are your thoughts, folks? I wasn't around last night, so I'm intrigued to see which players are picked. It sounds like there were a few good performances.

Strangely, there were very few points picked up. Everyone, bar one, gained 1 point for the Correct Result. Les, compo, Mack, Bill, Franc, FS, Coop and JFK gained 1 point for the Correct Number of Rangers Goals. BD, compo, Gaffer and Coop gained 2 points for Kent as FGS. Bill and JFK gain 3 points for the Correct Score. Latest Standings:

I think the similarities to Liverpool's set-up are quite apparent in those breakdowns.

Frankie retweeted this fantastic breakdown of our narrow 4-3-3 which deserves to be watched. It highlights our defensive shape, pressing traps, and attacking principles. Click on the tweet and follow the thread of eight 1 minute video breakdowns.

Hibs 1 - 2 Rangers FGS Defoe

What's your thoughts, folks? I thought Aribo deserved it today. I thought he had a very good game. Goldson and Katic were good too.