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Little previews Rangers clash with Celtic, lauds new signing Docherty

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Rangers play host to Old Firm rivals Celtic at Ibrox on Sunday afternoon.

Andy Little of Rangers out jumps Robert Thomson of Dunfermline during the Scottish League One match between Rangers and Dunfermline at Ibrox Stadium on November 6, 2013 in Glasgow,...

Former Rangers striker Andy Little has told the club’s official website that he believes the Scottish Premiership is there to be won, ahead of Sunday’s Old Firm derby against Celtic.

The Gers play host to Brendan Rodgers’ men at Celtic Park on Sunday afternoon with six points separating the two Glasgow sides at the top of the table, though the Hoops have a game in hand.

However, Graeme Murty’s side have won nine of their last 10 league and cup outings and they will be confident of causing an upset on Sunday, with Rodgers yet to beat Murty in and Old Firm fixture.

AlfredoGLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MARCH 04:  Rangers manager Graeme Murty all smiles on the touch line during the Scottish Cup Quarter Final match between Rangers and Falkirk at Ibrox Stadium on...

Little, 28, who now turns out for Scottish League Two side Stirling Albion after coming through the academy set up to star at Rangers until leaving in 2014, reckons Rangers can win and applauded the signing of Greg Docherty.

“They’ve been superb lately. They’ve got nothing to fear. Scoring for fun, pretty solid at the back; it was good to see Bruno Alves back [against Falkirk],” Little said.

“Greg Docherty has come in and been superb lately, clearing up things from a defensive point of view. It’s going to be a tough one obviously, but Rangers will come into the game very, very confident.

“It’s all to play for, the League is there to be won.”

Docherty was one of a number of January signings, joining on a permanent basis from Hamilton while Jamie Murphy, Russell Martin, Jason Cummings and Sean Goss have all moved to Ibrox on loan.

The Gers could be without Norwich City loanee Martin, but the return of Bruno Alves will have come as good timing if Martin is unable to shake off a knock. Ryan Jack and Graham Dorrans also remain out, though Declan John and Lee Wallace could return.

Celtic also plenty of injury woes, with Craig Gordon, Dedryck Boyata, Stuart Armstrong, Jonny Hayes, Paddy Roberts and Leigh Griffiths in the treatment room. Mikael Lustig is suspended.