Celtic (4/5 to win the SPL) boss Neil Lennon believes his team are in ‘prime condition’ to take on their city rivals Rangers on Sunday.
The Glasgow giants meet at Parkhead in the biggest game of the SPL season so far as both sides have won all of their first eight matches of the campaign.
Rangers are the current leaders in the league thanks to having a better goal difference than the Hoops as both sides have set up what looks to be another two-horse-race for the SPL title.
However, Lennon has insisted that his side has what it takes to beat Gers in the first Old Firm clash of the season.
He said: “They are playing some good stuff and they were excellent in the 2-1 win against Dundee United last week.
“I couldn’t have asked any more from them in terms of a team performance and an attacking performance.
“So the tails are up, there is a wee bit of excitement about this game and the players are looking forward to it,” he added.
The Old Firm games always deliver exciting football but the fixtures between the two Scottish giants could take on added importance with both sides winning all their league games so far.
Rangers (10/11 to win the SPL) boss Walter Smith is taking part in his last season in management and the 62-year-old has admitted that he won’t miss the Old Firm games.
He said: “I must admit it’s a kind of nervy day.
“I think the way both teams have started the season, both seem to be playing confidently and will be looking forward to Sunday’s game.
“Both teams have every right to be confident. Maybe because of the fact we’ve both won eight games, this year’s four Old Firm games will take on an added importance,” he added.
Rangers will be looking to continue their battling form which has seen them come from behind in their last three SPL fixtures.
Gers also managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Valencia in midweek in the Champions League which keeps the Glasgow side in the hunt for a final 16 spot in the tournament.
Smith’s side will be looking to spoil their rivals’ winning record on Sunday as they hope to continue their good run of results domestically and in Europe.
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