The two sides meet in the Old Firm derby this weekend.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers before the match
Celtic winger, Patrick Roberts has told the club’s official website they must treat the clash with Rangers like any other game.
The Hoops host their fierce rivals at Celtic Park this weekend, the firs time the two sides have met in the league since Rangers demotion four years ago.
There is widespread interest in the clash, especially after Mark Warburton’s side beat the Scottish champions in the cup semi-final last season.
As with any derby, it will be a game different to any other, although the tension has been ramped up on this occasion as both look to compete for the title.
Rangers’ manager Mark Warburton
Roberts though insists that they must treat it like any other game and focus on the three points.
“You have to approach it like any other game,” he told the club’s official website.
“People want to watch it for the atmosphere but we have to play it for three points and the league. We have to be strong and confident and try to win.”
Joey Barton applauds fans as he is substituted
Whichever team does manage to keep their cool is certainly likely to be the successful one in this game.
That argument is particularly prevalent when it comes to the battle in central midfield, where Scott Brown and Joey Barton will be coming up against each other for the first time.
Much has been made of those two coming against each other, and whoever manages to maintain focus will likely end up on the winning team.
Celtic’s Scott Brown applauds fans after the game
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