Team news: Celtic v Hearts (H)

Celtic will go into Saturday’s game against Hearts with the chance to move seven points clear at the top of the table.

Ronny Deila’s side have the chance to open up a seven-point lead for at least 24 hours if they can extend their unbeaten run to nine games.

Two of the three meetings this season have ended in a draw, with the only victory coming in the Scottish League Cup.

Hearts will be looking to overcome a 3-0 loss to St Johnstone and further their pressure on second-placed side Aberdeen.

Celtic

Gary Mackay-Steven has shaken off an ankle injury from before the international break and hopes to be fit to face Hearts.

Jozo Simunovic had season-ending surgery over the international break in London to repair a knee injury, and will return next season.

Carlton Cole returned to Lennoxtown over the international break after a prolonged absence for personal reasons but picked up a knee injury in training and will be assessed.

Hearts

Igor Rossi and Alim Ozturk return to the squad after both missed out recent games with groin complaints.

Don Cowie will be assessed after struggling with a calf issue.

Soufian El Hassnaoui remains out with a knee injury while Callum Paterson is likely to miss out with an injury to his shoulder.