Team news: Celtic v St Johnstone (H)

Celtic will look to extend their eight point lead at the top of the table when they face St Johnstone at Celtic Park on Sunday.

Aberdeen’s loss to Hibernian can see them increase their gap to 11 points at the top, and after Thursday’s win over Zenit Brendan Rodgers’ side will be brimming with confidence.

Tommy Wright’s side have been struggling for form of late, winning just one of their last eight league games, and have also lost six of their last seven meetings with the Hoops.

They currently sit in eighth place, just three points from safety although they do have two games in hand over Dundee and Partick Thistle.

Celtic

Tom Rogic will play some part in Sunday’s game having recovered from a long-term knee injury and Scott Brown is suspended.

Nir Bitton’s season is over after he suffered a knee injury which will require surgery.

Patrick Roberts and Stuart Armstrong are still out of action along with Dedryck Boyata, who is out of action until March with a groin injury.

Anthony Ralston played his first competitive game last week for the u20’s and is closer to returning to action for the first-team.

Leigh Griffiths and Marvin Compper are both out with calf injuries and have no known return date.

Craig Gordon and Michael Johnston could be out of action for the remainder of the season with a knee and thigh injury, respectively.

Long-term absentee Jonny Hayes is out with a broken leg.

St Johnstone

George Williams could make his debut for the club, but Stefan Scougall will likely miss the rest of the season with a combination of ankle and knee injuries requiring surgery.

Liam Craig is fit again having missed the last two games.

Brian Easton is still recovering from his hernia operation and remains on the sidelines along with Callum Hendry and Keith Watson.