Celtic return to Scottish Premiership action this weekend and have an away clash against Dundee United in the offing after their Premier Sports Cup final triumph over Rangers.
Despite the drama of what was a six-goal thriller at Hampden, the Bhoys held their nerve to see off Rangers on penalties and will be in a buoyant mood heading into the festivities.
On the other hand, Dundee United are back on home soil after a 4-3 loss to Motherwell at Fir Park last weekend. Jim Goodwin has led his side to the Scottish Premiership’s top six, and they haven’t lost a home match since late October.
Both Aberdeen and Rangers will attempt to cut the gap on Saturday, but Celtic know three points would see them into Christmas Day holding an 11-point advantage over their title rivals, providing they win at Tannadice.
Below, 67 Hail Hail has everything you need to know ahead of the clash, including how to watch live, the latest team news, appointed officials and more.
Dundee Utd vs Celtic kick-off time
Celtic travel to take on Dundee United on Sunday, 22nd December in the Scottish Premiership at Tannadice. Kick-off is at 12 pm GMT.
Dundee Utd vs Celtic TV channel
Is Dundee United vs Celtic on TV? Yes, Sky Sports have picked up the rights to broadcast all of the action live. Supporters without tickets will be able to watch on Sky Sports Main Event or Sky Sports Football, with build-up commencing at 11 am.
Celtic fans living outside the UK & Ireland can access the match on Celtic TV. Pre-match coverage will start at 11 am for international subscribers. There is also a full video replay at 10 pm.
You can also listen to live update on Sportsound via BBC Radio Scotland from 11:45 am, while Sportscene will have video highlights at 7:15 pm. The official SPFL YouTube channel will drop their own version on Monday.
Celtic team & injury news
Alistair Johnston was taken off in last week’s Premier Sports Cup final due to a knock and it remains to be seen whether he is deemed fit to start against Dundee United.
James Forrest was also seen in a moonboot after the match, but it is unclear whether that was just a precaution as the Bhoys recover from an energy-sapping encounter against Rangers.
Anthony Ralston, Liam Scales Alex Valle, Arne Engels and Adam Idah could come into the frame as potential starters to freshen up proceedings.
Referee & VAR
David Dickinson is the man with the whistle as Celtic travel to face Dundee United. Calum Spence and Craig Ferguson will run the lines.
In the VAR room, Gavin Duncan is the main operative to scrutinise any contentious decisions. Meanwhile, Andrew McWilliam is in assistance to provide further scrutiny if required.
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