Fixture: Hearts vs Celtic
Competition: Scottish Premiership
Kick-off: 12:30 (UK time)
Celtic have officially announced their starting eleven and substitutes to take on Hearts in a Scottish Premiership fixture this afternoon.
Bhoys boss Ronny Deila knows that victory at Tynecastle would virtually guarantee a fifth Scottish Premiership title in a row, as even if Aberdeen win later in the day, the goal difference between the sides is too great for Derek McInnes' men to realistically bridge. For the game against Hearts, Deila chooses to hand Colin Kazim-Richards a start and he will team up with Leigh Griffiths in attack. Patrick Roberts is also included from the off.
Scott Brown will look to dominate midfield along with Nir Bitton, while Erik Sviatchenko and Efe Ambrose form the central defensive pairing. On the bench, Deila can call for Kris Commons if needed, while Gary Mackay-Steven and Stuart Armstrong are further options.
Celtic currently sit top of the table with 77 points from 34 games, with Aberdeen second on 68 points from 34 games. Deila has already announced he is leaving Celtic at the end of the season and the Norwegian is keen for the Bhoys to win all their remaining matches.
Celtic Team vs Hearts
Gordon; Lustig, Ambrose, Sviatchenko, Tierney; McGregor, Brown, Bitton; Roberts, Griffiths, Kazim-Richards
Substitutes: Bailly, Rogic, Commons, Mackay-Steven, Armstrong, Izaguirre, Janko
