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Joe Hart returns in goal, while Anthony Ralston, Alexandro Bernabei, James Forrest, Giorgos Giakoumakis and Daizen Maeda all return to the starting XI. CELTIC: ...

Manager Ange Postecoglou has named his Celtic team vs Hearts in today's Scottish Premiership clash. The full match day squad is as follows:.

Ultimately, it is a very strong team with good balance that should have the quality to defeat Hearts. In Australia, the match is on beIN Sports 2 while CBS Sports Network are showing it in the USA. The game is also included on SPFL’s world feed to broadcasters across the globe.

Ange Postecoglou and Robbie Neilson have both made changes to their starting lineups as Hearts host Celtic in the Premiership.

VAR makes its Tynecastle debut in the Premiership as the technology is rolled out across the league this weekend. Smith, Sibbick, Kingsley, Cochrane, Kio, Devlin, Snodgrass, McKay, Ginnelly and Humphrys as Lawrence Shankland drops to the bench. Last week’s hat-trick hero James Forrest returns to the team after missing out in the midweek League Cup win over Motherwell as does Giorgos Giakoumakis who scored a double in Saturday’s 6-1 win over Hibs in Glasgow.

Andy Halliday, Josh Ginnelly and Michael Smith have all trained ahead of Hearts' clash with Celtic and could be in contention to play.

Craig Halkett (hamstring) and Kye Rowles (foot) are building up their fitness, but Liam Boyce (knee) and Beni Baningime (knee) are long-term absentees. Cinch Premiership leaders Celtic will have an unchanged squad, but Jota (muscle) and David Turnbull (ankle) are pushing to return for Tuesday’s Champions League game against Shakhtar Donetsk. Peter Haring (concussion) is definitely out, while Nathaniel Atkinson (foot) and Gary Mackay-Steven (knock) are expected to remain on the sidelines.

Here is the predicted Celtic starting line-up to face off against Hearts in the Premiership.

The Japan international has The Greek dynamo, who journalist Josh Bunting once dubbed “ [vastly underrated](https://twitter.com/Buntingfootball/status/1578739459528396801?t=EIai5OfoEqszxSXKvrtcEw&s=19)“, scored [twice](https://www.sofascore.com/player/giorgos-giakoumakis/277365) in the win over Hibs and should, therefore, come back into the team. [10](https://www.sofascore.com/player/joe-hart/16817) of the club’s matches in the Premiership this season and appears to be the manager’s clear number one. [article](https://www.footballfancast.com/celtic-news/celtic-ange-postecoglou-hearts-forrest-premiership-abada) explaining why he deserves his place in the side after he scored a hat-trick against Hibernian in the league outing. [Celtic](https://www.footballfancast.com/celtic-news) return to [Premiership](https://www.footballfancast.com/scottish-premier) action this afternoon as they travel away to Heart of Midlothian with the chance to move five points clear at the top of the table.

Scottish Premiership match Hearts vs Celtic 22.10.2022. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report.

James Forrest (Celtic) header from very close range to the bottom right corner. Stephen Humphrys (Heart of Midlothian) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Lawrence Shankland (Heart of Midlothian) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the high centre of the goal. Lawrence Shankland (Heart of Midlothian) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Heart of Midlothian 0, Celtic 1. Giorgos Giakoumakis (Celtic) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Daizen Maeda (Celtic) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Lawrence Shankland (Heart of Midlothian) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner. Liel Abada (Celtic) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Heart of Midlothian 2, Celtic 1. Greg Taylor (Celtic) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. [ ](#livetext-100)

Leaders Celtic eventually triumph over a depleted Hearts in a gripping Scottish Premiership match at Tynecastle as VAR takes centre stage.

- Shots - 8Furuhashi - 3Taylor Hearts face RFS in the Conference League at Tynecastle (20:00) and then travel to Ross County on Sunday. I thought we had a clear handball, but what do I know? He roared forward, demanded the ball and ended up scoring the winner. As for Celtic, they showed guts to come back amid the drama. Losing Stephen Humphrys to injury is another blow, though. But it was Celtic who found the crucial moment. The drama was far from finished, though. But Hearts did haul themselves level before the break. "It was a cracking game with a bit of everything," Postecoglou said.

Scottish football witnessed major VAR controversy in the system's second game in use as Celtic edged a seven-goal thriller at Tynecastle.

VAR official McLean ordered a retake after the winger and Jenz were shown to be encroaching. Abada was denied by Gordon and then the offside flag as Celtic saw out the dramatic win without any more scares. Hatate could not control the ball after being played in following an excellent Celtic move and Kiomourtzoglou headed just wide. Celtic went straight up the park and scored a 14th-minute opener. Moments later Celtic appealed for a penalty when the ball hit Michael Smith’s arm in the box after being flicked up by Forrest. There was an earlier contentious decision as Anthony Ralston put the ball in the

Hearts v Celtic has always been a highly-charged fixture. With remote assistance it became the footballing equivalent of one of those exploding head emojis ...

Referee Nick Walsh blew for a foul before the ball reached Ralston and yet the decision was subject to review. Shankland’s shot was saved by Hart and his fluffed rebound turned in by Ginnelly. You suspect the moment was catnip to his Hearts counterpart Robbie Neilson, who tends to enjoy a spot of official-baiting. The full-back’s momentum was too much for Alex Cochrane, the cross too heavy for Orestis Kiomourtzoglou to adequately block. Hearts may have folded after a Rangers opener a few weeks earlier but this was a more robust performance. Hearts v Celtic has always been a highly-charged fixture.

Substitute Greg Taylor decides seven-goal classic after hosts are awarded two video-assisted penalties at Tynecastle.

Postecoglou immediately sent on Sead Haksabanovic, Liel Abada and Taylor and the latter two combined to put Celtic back in front. VAR official McLean ordered a retake after the winger and Jenz were shown to be encroaching. Moments later Celtic appealed for a penalty when the ball hit Michael Smith's arm in the box after being flicked up by Forrest. Gordon was eventually allowed to take the free-kick by Walsh although there appeared little wrong when Giakoumakis collided with Kiomourtzoglou. Celtic went straight up the park and scored a 14th-minute opener. Shankland netted from the spot to make it 1-1.

Scottish football has witnessed major VAR controversy in only the system's second game in use - but it...

There was an earlier contentious decision as Anthony Ralston put the ball in the Hearts net which VAR confirmed, and the video official ordered a retake of the home team's second penalty of the day. Moments later Celtic appealed for a penalty when the ball hit Michael Smith's arm in the box after being flicked up by Forrest. The first intervention came in first-half stoppage time when referee Nick Walsh was told to look again at the challenge of Celtic's Cameron Carter-Vickers on Hearts' Australian midfielder Cammy Devlin by the video assistant Steven McLean.

Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland finished on the losing side despite scoring a hat-trick as Celtic came from behind to win 4-3 at Tynecastle as VAR made an ...

"We haven't had a penalty all year and I keep hearing opposition managers saying we get everything. Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou said ahead of the game his wish was for VAR not to intervene at all, but the Australian was left disappointed as he laughed and sarcastically applauded a series of first-half decisions. Celtic came from behind to win 4-3 at Hearts and extend their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to four points as Rangers were held 1-1 at home to Livingston.

Celtic boss, Ange Postecoglou, has finally hit back at the claims of rival managers regarding the Hoops and the decisions they get.

It is safe to say that that looked like a clear penalty for Celtic but even with VAR in place, it was not given. Thus, while today’s game might have been a frustrating watch at time for the Hoops fans, ultimately, it was a good day as they extended their lead. Well, on the day, the system created more problems than solve with its decision making and raised questions about how it is gonna look in the long term.

Celtic have ended a dramatic Saturday in the Scottish Premiership four points clear of rivals Rangers. Ange Postecoglou's Bhoys came through a hectic and ...

Loud boos were heard at Ibrox on the full-time whistle for the second time in a week. Celtic now sit on 30 points, with the Ibrox side four behind on 26 and having a much poorer goal difference to boot. Today’s match will undoubtedly be one of the most unpredictable for Celtic of the entire season.

Premier League giants Manchester United have been linked with a potential move for former Celtic defender Jeremie Frimpong. The 21-year-old defender left the ...

The Hoops are understood to have included a “cast-iron” sell-on agreement in the £11.5 million deal they agreed with Leverkusen last year. United are said to be in the market for a “high quality” addition at full-back this winter. McCrorie, for his part, has been touted as an eventual number one by many, but has yet to be given a prolonged opportunity to prove himself. Premier League giants Manchester United have been linked with a potential move for former Celtic defender Jeremie Frimpong. [Livingston](/topic/livingston) at [Ibrox](/topic/ibrox). Jon Nouble’s early strike gave the visitors an advantage, but [John Lundstram](/topic/john-lundstram) was on hand in stoppage time to find a leveller.

Rangers went four points behind Celtic in the Premiership table, after they could only manage a 1-1 draw against Livingston.

The result meant that Celtic went four points clear at the top of the table. If things continue in this manner, the Ibrox side will have to show their manager the exit door sooner or later. There were a number of decisions that did not go the Hoops’ way, including one that looked like a clear penalty.

Celtic edged Hearts in a seven-goal thriller at Tynecastle Park to cement their position at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Here is how the Celtic ...

Also had the ball in the net late on but was ruled out for offside. Liel Abada (on 66): Always seems to have an impact in final third and did so again despite late introduction with an assist on the Celtic winner. Greg Taylor (on 66): Not only did he help stabilise the Celtic defence he popped up the crucial winner after being rewarded for a determined run into the box. Always available to receive a forward pass as he picked up good positions in the final third and was involved in many of Celtic’s best attacks. Matt O'Riley: Flawless in possession at the base of the Celtic midfield as he provided the link between defence and attack. [Celtic](/topic/celtic)'s best defender on the day snuffed out the threat of Barrie McKay.

Celtic extended their lead atop the Scottish Premiership table on Saturday after a dramatic 4-3 win away against Hearts.

I'm not a fan of it. You can sit down, get your popcorn and watch it. I thought we had a clear handball, but what do I know?

Following their 1-1 draw vs Livingston at Ibrox, it is safe to say that the Rangers are under immense pressure, as they saw Celtic go four points clear at ...

Thus, this could actually be a good opportunity for Celtic to widen the gap between themselves and their Glasgow rivals. They have won games and the gap in the league is not insurmountable, but the performances have not been inspiring at all. Even the games that they have come out victorious in, have been narrow victories. You expect Rangers to be a class above the rest in the Scottish Premiership but it’s not been the case. On top of everything else, the fans seem to have turned on Van Bronckhorst, with audible boos at both half-time and full-time in the game vs Livingston. “I think the performances haven’t been great but he’s managed to win games of football.

THE RANGERS relied on a late John Lundstrum goal as they drew 1-1 to Livingston at home. Russell Cheyne. The English midfielder had a chance to score ...

The style of football The Rangers want to play isn’t clear. The team has no shape, and the game plan isn’t showing. The referee’s whistle was met with boos from the remaining fans.

Celtic win 4-3 - despite no help from VAR ... Scottish football has witnessed major VAR controversy in only the system's second game in use - but it didn't stop Celtic edging a seven-goal thriller at Tynecastle.

There was an earlier contentious decision as Anthony Ralston put the ball in the Hearts net which VAR confirmed, and the video official ordered a retake of the home team's second penalty of the day. Moments later Celtic appealed for a penalty when the ball hit Michael Smith's arm in the box after being flicked up by Forrest. The first intervention came in first-half stoppage time when referee Nick Walsh was told to look again at the challenge of Celtic's Cameron Carter-Vickers on Hearts' Australian midfielder Cammy Devlin by the video assistant Steven McLean.

Hearts-Celtic reaction: 197 days and counting - the incredible Celtic penalty stat; 'Oooh, ahh up the VAR' and where's Willie Gibson? Hearts and Celtic put on a ...

It does appear strange that a team that attacks with such intent, and so relentlessly, are not winning any fouls in the box. The full-back was on the bench yesterday so it wouldn’t have been him stepping up had they got one – which they didn’t. Hearts and Celtic put on a show at Tynecastle in the lunchtime kick-off on Saturday in the game of the season so far. But his biggest gripe – VAR or no VAR - was the fact that Celtic did not get a penalty when James Forrest’s flick struck Michael Smith’s arm. They had just been beaten 8-3 on aggregate by SV Hamburg in the Cup-Winners’ Cup and were hovering around mid table before the 4-3 reversal against Celtic – Kenny Dalglish was among the scorers for the visitors – kicked off a three-match losing run. “In the bath afterwards, I didn’t know whether to be happy or gutted,” the reclusive Gibson told Aidan Smith in a rare interview in The Scotsman in 2017.

Hearts and Celtic put on a show at Tynecastle in the lunchtime kick-off on Saturday in the game of the season so far. The visitors earned the points in a ...

It does appear strange that a team that attacks with such intent, and so relentlessly, are not winning any fouls in the box. The full-back was on the bench yesterday so it wouldn’t have been him stepping up had they got one – which they didn’t. Hearts and Celtic put on a show at Tynecastle in the lunchtime kick-off on Saturday in the game of the season so far. But his biggest gripe – VAR or no VAR - was the fact that Celtic did not get a penalty when James Forrest’s flick struck Michael Smith’s arm. They had just been beaten 8-3 on aggregate by SV Hamburg in the Cup-Winners’ Cup and were hovering around mid table before the 4-3 reversal against Celtic – Kenny Dalglish was among the scorers for the visitors – kicked off a three-match losing run. “In the bath afterwards, I didn’t know whether to be happy or gutted,” the reclusive Gibson told Aidan Smith in a rare interview in The Scotsman in 2017.

In the closing seconds of Celtic's incident packed 4-3 win over Hearts at Tynecastle Liel Abada was flagged for offside – this is NOT the incident where the ...

Why did it take so long for the award of the Hearts penalty, where most people would says in real-time that it should have been a penalty? And this: “It was done to give hearts a chance to get one last attempt to score there is no other explanation Celtic should speak out against this nonsense! “I think a lot of Celtic fans would have issue with the incident just before half-time. It looked like a penalty, and most people would say Michael Smith moved his hand towards the ball. 40 seconds over the allocated injury time this was flagged as offside so that Hearts could have one more chance to throw the ball into the box. This one was even more clear-cut and again Celtic deserve an explanation.

Captain Marvel, without the groodies. Anthony Ralston of Celtic during the cinch Premiership match at Tynecastle Photo Neil Hanna / Sportimage. TONY THE TIGER – ...

ABADASS – 7/10 – A surprise he was a warmer in the dugout today. OVERALL – 6/10 for the football, 8/10 for beating VAR too. This win was all the sweeter, as they blew their VAR load early, flagging up all the warnings, revealing the true nature of refereeing in the accursed SPFL and vindicating – actually publicly, globally – all we’ve maintained for decades: SON OF JACKIE – 7/10 – Spent much of the game wrestling with the genetically engineered backline and conducting a staring contest with Little Nicky. We struggled in the rain, and amid the ugliness, unable to get them under the cosh. Quite incredible preVARication from a pair of shysters inculcated with brazen deceit by a culchur that condones defrauding a certain club to the benefit of another institution built on bigotry and supremacism. Many a time we’ve bemoaned his rampaging rogue human pinball routine but the univerese rewards persistence and the man of torment took it out on the Replicants today by whizzing into the perfect spot to slam home the third, and winner. Right to the death he remained a willing pivot and foil, attempting to dominate his midfield space as they swarmed. But there’s an added dimension of style to the spadework with a functioning Reo digging around in there that elevates our overall play. MOOEY – 6.5/10 – A game made for him. – the poor kid must have thought there was a Halloween party on a week early and just could not get his act together. ROXIE – 7.5/10 – Big Joe steals the show…

Celtic legend Kenny Dalglish has sang the praises of Cameron Carter-Vickers and how the defender has handled the captain's armband in the extended absence ...

He wrote: “Finishing in third place would be a perfectly acceptable achievement. Carter-Vickers has ability, but also an exemplary attitude, and that can help take you far in football. some guys can find the armband too much of a weight to carry around. “But if they can start to take their chances in Europe – and keep some gas in the tank for the final 20 minutes of the games – then they will have a right good chance.” Although Joe Hart has usually taken on the captaincy in the rare instances in which McGregor has missed a game prior to his recent injury, Carter-Vickers has taken on the role for the last five games – with Dalglish feeling that the leadership role suits the USA international. [Kenny Dalglish](https://www.67hailhail.com/tag/kenny-dalglish/) has sang the praises of [Cameron Carter-Vickers](https://www.67hailhail.com/tag/cameron-carter-vickers/) and how the defender has handled the captain’s armband in the extended absence of Callum McGregor.