Team News: Dundee United welcome back John Rankin for Celtic test

Midfielder John Rankin returns to the Dundee United lineup for today's clash with Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic following his recovery from a leg injury.

However, Aidan Connolly is only fit enough for a place on the bench after struggling with illness, and Calum Butcher misses out with a shoulder problem.

Celtic, meanwhile, are boosted by the return of Stefan Johansen, who was rested for the 2-1 victory over Dundee on Wednesday.

Adam Matthews also starts, but defenders Charlie Mulgrew and Mikael Lustig are still out.

Dundee United: Cierzniak; McGowan, Fojut, Morris, Dixon; Souttar, Rankin, Erskine, Telfer, Spittal; Muirhead

Celtic: Gordon; Matthews, Denayer, van Dijk, Izaguirre; Brown, Bitton; Commons, Johansen, Armstrong; Griffiths