Celtic face Heart of Midlothian this weekend and will be determined to continue their 100% Scottish Premiership record this term under Brendan Rodgers.
The Bhoys have saw off Kilmarnock, Hibernian, St Mirren and Rangers in their opening four fixtures. Sitting on top of the pile, they are above Aberdeen on goal difference.
Kasper Schmeichel has kept a quartet of Scottish top-flight clean sheets since moving to Celtic during the summer transfer window. He could become the first Hoops’ goalkeeper to make it five in a row since 1906/07 should Hearts fail to convert in Glasgow.
Steven Naismith’s side travel through from the East Coast off the back of six consecutive defeats in all competitions, so it is fair to say they have a point to prove on Saturday.
With anticipation building ahead of the Bhoys returning on the other side of the international break, the officials and VAR operatives to referee the clash have now been revealed.
Officials confirmed for Celtic vs Hearts
Colin Steven is the man with the whistle on this occasion as Celtic prepare to take on Hearts. He will be supported by Frank Connor and Callum Spence, who are set to run the lines [Scottish FA].
Andrew Dallas heads up VAR, and Graeme Stewart will assist his colleague if any incidents require a second look in a game bound to produce thrills and spills on Saturday afternoon.
Last season, Celtic and Hearts emerged with two wins apiece from their four encounters. Memorably, the reigning Scottish Premiership champions were embroiled in a controversial defeat at Tynecastle in March where Tomoki Iwata was punished for a dubious handball offence.
Rodgers earned a one-match ban after being charged by the SFA for his post-match comments. Hopefully, football can be the main talking point after the full-time whistle, with Celtic claiming another three points to strengthen their title-winning credentials.
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