Team news: Celtic v Hamilton (A)

Celtic go into Friday night’s game against Hamilton with the chance to go nine points clear at the top of the table.

The last time these teams met Celtic put eight past a sorry Accies side that struggled with the Hoops’ intensity.

Ronny Deila’s side laboured in the first half against Inverness but improved vastly and put three past them in the second half.

Fans got their first glimpse of the Roberts, Christie and Allan trio in behind Griffiths and instantly saw the spark that has been missing from the side.

Hamilton continue to struggle and have won just once since the start of December, meaning the pressure will be on the Hoops to come away from New Douglas Park with another three points and extend their lead at the top.

Celtic

James Forrest turned down a new four-year contract from Celtic but Ronny Deila has clarified that he will still be part of the squad from now until the end of the season if he impresses at Lennoxtown throughout the week.

Saidy Janko is almost back to full fitness again having returned to ball work training on Monday .

Jozo Simunovic is the only absentee for Celtic as he continues his recovery from a cracked bone in his knee .

Hamilton

Player-manager Martin Canning is not in the squad after rolling his ankle in training.

Danny Redmond has returned to training following a rib injury but is unlikely to feature.