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Bhoys Must Do Better For Lions Visit
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September: Matt O'Riley inspired 10-man Celtic to a 3-0 win when these sides last met

Celtic Park, Glasgow
Saturday, 23 December 2023
15.00 GMT

The Hoops are in desperate need of some Christmas cheer as they look to get their season back on track when Livingston visit on Saturday afternoon.

Despite sitting at the top of the table, there is little cause for celebration. The form of the team so far this season has hardly been impressive. Since Rodgers' return, the Bhoys have a record of P25 W14 D4 L7 across all competitions.

Indeed, Celtic are coming into this game after back-to-back league defeats for the first time since 2013, and have yet to even win 3...​

Home Bhoys to Break Hearts
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Kyogo has scored in 8 straight appearances v Hearts - including the 4-1 win at Tynecastle in October

Celtic Park, Glasgow
Saturday, 16 December 2023
15.00 GMT

The Hoops will be looking to get their Premiership campaign back on track, in what is shaping up as perhaps the most crucial part of the season, when they host 6th placed Hearts on Saturday.

The Bhoys finally rid themselves of an unwanted historical millstone in midweek; the 2-1 victory against Feyenoord marked the first Champions League win since 2017 and the first at home since 2013. Despite the result baring no weight on Celtic's European ambitions for this season, no doubt Brendan Rodgers' side will be...​

Hoops Hungry For Dutch Delight
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September: Skipper Callum McGregor in action against Feyenoord's Calvin Stengs

Celtic Park, Glasgow
Wednesday, 13 December 2023
20.00 BST​

Celtic will be looking to conclude their European interests for this season with what hopefully will be a winning performance to remember, when they host the visit of the Eredivisie Champions, Feyenoord, on Wednesday evening.

Sadly, this is a dead rubber match for both sides, with the visitors (6 points) having secured 3rd in the Group but will be unable to catch Lazio's 10 points, while Celtic have only pride to play for after what has been an otherwise underwhelming European campaign.

And coming into this...​

All Bhoy'd Up for Killie Clash
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Oh at the double! Oh Hyeon-Gyu scored twice in the 4-1 win over Hibs in midweek

Rugby Park, Kilmarnock
Sunday, 10 December 2023
12.00 GMT

The Hoops head to Ayrshire on League duty this weekend, when they take on 6th placed Kilmarnock on Sunday.

The Bhoys responded to the deserved criticism that had been levelled, following some of the below par displays this season and carried on from the much improved second half performance against St Johnstone last weekend, with another much more comprehensive showing in the 4-1 win against Hibernian on Wednesday.

The Hoops showed all of the intensity, pace and quality in that game and the Celtic faithful will be wanting...​

Hoops Have Hard Hibs Hurdle
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Matt O'Riley hit a 'Goal of the Season' contender in the 3-1 win over St Johnstone on Sunday

Celtic Park, Glasgow
Wednesday, 6 December 2023
19.45 GMT

The Hoops return home on Wednesday, looking to maintain their unbeaten start to the Premiership title defence, when they host the visit of 5th placed Hibernian.

The Bhoys will want to start this game much better than in the lacklustre first half effort against St Johnstone on Sunday - a performance in which Rodgers admitted to never having been so furious about at half-time - before the Bhoys kicked it into gear, with the subs all making contributions to impact the game and ultimately earning a 3-1 win.

This is...​