Where to watch Celtic vs Hearts plus kick-off time and team news for pivotal Scottish Premiership clash

Celtic could overtake Hearts at the top of the Scottish Premiership in a blockbuster clash on Sunday afternoon.

The Hoops and Rangers have an unexpected challenger this season, with Hearts emerging as real title contenders.

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However, with the points gap narrowing, normal service may be about to resume and Celtic are able to claim top spot with a win here.

They are expected to have a new man in the dugout too, with Wilfried Nancy to be appointed as Brendan Rodgers‘ replacement.

Martin O’Neill has been in temporary charge since Rodgers’ resignation – now Nancy has the toughest possible start.

Three points in his first game, should his arrival be confirmed, would be the perfect way to kick off his time in Scotland.

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Nancy is expected to join Celtic from MLS side Columbus Crew, having previously worked as an assistant to Thierry Henry.

Before joining Columbus in 2022, he worked under Henry at CF Montreal, with him replacing the Arsenal icon after his dismissal.

The 48-year-old won the Canadian Championship final in his first season in full charge of the club.

He then also took Montreal to second in the MLS Eastern Conference, qualifying for the play-offs, where they made the quarter-finals.

Columbus Crew poached Nancy ahead of the 2023 season and got their instant reward with an MLS Cup win.

In the following campaign, Columbus finished second in the league and conference and won the Leagues Cup, while Nancy was named coach of the year.

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Celtic vs Hearts: Where to watch

This Scottish Premiership clash will take place on Sunday, December 7 and kick-off at Celtic Park is scheduled for 3pm.

The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with fans able to tune in on TV or stream online via Sky Go or NOW TV.

talkSPORT will have regular updates of the action on GameDay Live with Sam Matterface too.

To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream. 

You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

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Celtic vs Hearts: Team news

Alistair Johnston is expected to remain sidelined with a hamstring injury, with Callum Osmand out too.

Meanwhile, Celtic are still waiting on the return of Kelechi Iheanacho, but Kieran Tierney should be back.

Johnny Kenny could also feature, but Jota and Cameron Carter-Vickers are set to remain out for the season.

As for Hearts, Beni Baningime is still sidelined through injury.

Finlay Pollock and Calem Nieuwenhof are both going to remain out with long-term problems.