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Next Game: Falkirk vs. Celtic - Wednesday, January 14 at 7.45pm in Scottish Premiership
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 3 | Rangers | 22 | 12 | 40 |
| 4 | Celtic | 20 | 10 | 38 |
| 5 | Motherwell | 21 | 14 | 36 |
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Transfer news and rumours today: Tino Livramento injury, West Ham United 'blow', Celtic 'close' to January signings
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news today, including Newcastle United's injury blow, West Ham United's pursuit of a defender and Celtic's window so far.20:49
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Preview:Falkirk vs Celtic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Scottish Premiership clash between Falkirk and Celtic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 12, 11:43
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Liverpool show 'strong interest' in 15-year-old defensive starlet
Liverpool are reportedly showing strong interest in signing Celtic centre-back Dara Jikiemi as they aim to stockpile young defensive talents at the academy.Jan 10, 08:03
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Sports Mole previews Saturday's Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Dundee United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 8, 16:03
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“A wee bit strange”: Celtic confirm managerial appointment just hours after Wilfried Nancy sacking
Just hours after the sacking of Wilfried Nancy, Scottish giants Celtic confirm their latest managerial appointment on terms until the end of the season.Jan 5, 20:45
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Wilfried Nancy sacked by Celtic as Frenchman smashes unwanted managerial record
Wilfried Nancy sets an unwanted managerial record following confirmation of his dismissal by Scottish giants Celtic.Jan 5, 15:50
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Transfer news and rumours today: West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur 'exits' as Celtic strengthen in January
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news today, including West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur's latest exits, as well as Celtic's newest arrival.Jan 2, 21:31
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Celtic vs. Rangers: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Following Saturday's Scottish Premiership clash between Celtic and Rangers, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.Jan 1, 20:52
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Preview:Celtic vs Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Scottish Premiership clash between Celtic and Rangers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 1, 16:40
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Celtic January transfers and net spend: Every confirmed signing and sale for Martin O'Neill's side in 2026 winter window
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Celtic 'make approach' for Bournemouth defender ahead of January transfer window - but loan limit issue could be an obstacle
Celtic reportedly make an approach to sign a Bournemouth defender, although a loan issue could prove to be a stumbling block.Dec 31, 17:56
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Preview:Motherwell vs Celtic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Scottish Premiership clash between Motherwell and Celtic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 28, 13:24
Preview:Livingston vs Celtic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Scottish Premiership clash between Livingston and Celtic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 25, 10:02
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Sports Mole previews Sunday's Scottish Premiership clash between Celtic and Aberdeen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 19, 15:09
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Preview:Dundee United vs Celtic - prediction, team news, lineups
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St Mirren 3-1 Celtic: Wilfried Nancy sends clear message to fans after shock Scottish League Cup final defeat
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Wilfried Nancy’s “No.1 aim” as Celtic manager becomes clear after appointment confirmed
Celtic announce the appointment of Wilfried Nancy as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-year deal.Dec 3, 21:00
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