Celtic have a rare home game on a Saturday this weekend as they host Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership.
Martin O’Neill’s side can cut the gap to Hearts to two points with three points at Parkhead, providing results go their way, and the Bhoys are coming up against a side who have been among the most impressive in the division.
Tawanda Maswanhise and Jens Berthel Askou could be auditioning for a summer move to the club and will have to be kept quiet if the Hoops want to keep their title hopes alive.
With that, here is everything you need to know ahead of this weekend’s clash.
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What time does Celtic vs Motherwell kick-off?
For the first time in 61 days, Celtic will play a league fixture at home on a Saturday at 3pm when they host Motherwell on 14 March.
Their last game at Celtic Park at that time saw them beat Dundee United 4-0 in O’Neill’s first game back since Wilfried Nancy was sacked.
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Is Celtic vs Motherwell on TV?
No, Celtic vs Motherwell is not on TV due to the UK government’s 3pm blackout rules which prevents games from being broadcast live at that time on a Saturday.
The Celtic fans living in the UK and Ireland can listen to the action on Celtic TV if they have a subscription.
Fans outside the UK and Ireland will be able to watch it live with their subscriptions.
Celtic team news
Callum McGregor is a major doubt while Kieran Tierney could be available for selection, according to O’Neill.
McGregor is still suffering from the achilles problem that ruled him out of the win vs Rangers whereas Tierney seems to be in a better position to feature.
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Auston Trusty serves the last of his three-game suspension, meaning one of Benjamin Arthur or Dane Murray will line up next to Liam Scales.
Reo Hatate deserves to start after impressing at Ibrox once again and upfront, a decision needs to be made between Tomas Cvancara and the other striking options.
Who is the referee and VAR for Celtic vs Motherwell?
John Beaton will be the man in the middle this weekend for the huge SPFL clash.
Joining him at Celtic Park will be assistants Graeme Stewart and Calum Spence as the linesmen.
At Clydesdale house, Kevin Clancy will be on VAR duties, with Gary Hilland operating as his assistant.
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