Team News: Tyler Blackett makes Celtic debut, Dedryck Boyata replaces Virgil van Dijk

Dedryck Boyata will partner Charlie Mulgrew in the heart of Celtic's defence for their top-of-the-table clash against Aberdeen this afternoon, following Virgil van Dijk's move to Southampton.

Manchester United loanee Tyler Blackett will make his debut for the club at left-back while Leigh Griffiths will lead the line for the Bhoys.

Aberdeen have named their strongest possible lineup for today's tie; Adam Rooney and Niall McGinn continue up front for the Dons.

Kenny McLean will provide the creativity for Aberdeen from midfield.

Aberdeen: Ward; Logan, Taylor, Considine, Shinnie; McLean, Quinn, Jack, Hayes; McGinn, Rooney Subs: Brown, Flood, Robson, Pawlett, Goodwillie, McLaughlin, Parker

Celtic: Gordon; Lustig, Boyata, Mulgrew, Blackett; Brown, Bitton; Johansen, Rogic, Mackay-Steven; Griffiths Subs: Bailly, Ambrose, Ciftci, Commons, Janko, McGregor, Forrest