Preview: Hearts v Celtic (Weds)

by Setanta staff , 10 November 2010

Celtic striker Daryl Murphy is back in contention for a place in the side against Hearts at Tynecastle on Wednesday.


However, the Republic of Ireland striker's recovery from an ankle injury is unlikely to see him displace Gary Hooper or Anthony Stokes, both of whom hit hat-tricks in the amazing 9-0 win over Aberdeen on Saturday.

Norwegian defender Thomas Rogne is suspended for the Clydesdale Bank Premier League trip to Edinburgh after he was sent off against the Dons, while Neil Lennon will also have to do without teenager James Forrest, who is continuing to recover from an ankle problem of his own.

Hearts have a concern over winger David Templeton after he suffered a dead leg in Sunday's 2-0 win over city rivals Hibernian.

Suso Santana could take his place after missing the Hibs trip due to concerns over a knee problem.

Andrew Driver (thigh), David Obua (groin) and Lee Wallace (knee) are all still out.

Hearts (from): Kello, Barr, Bouzid, Zaliukas, Stevenson, Palazuelos, Templeton, Elliot, Elliott, Santana, Balogh, Kyle, Jonsson, Mrowiec, J Thomson, C Thomson, Skacel, Novikovas.

Celtic (from): Forster, Wilson, Cha Du-Ri, Majstorovic, Izaguirre, Ledley, McGinn, Ki, McCourt, Hooiveld, Mulgrew, Loovens, Crosas, Zaluska, Juarez, Towell, Murphy, Stokes, Samaras, Hooper, Maloney.

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28
5
5
64
89
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Man Utd
38
28
5
5
56
89
3.
Arsenal
38
21
7
10
25
70
4.
Tottenham
38
20
9
9
25
69
5.
Newcastle
38
19
8
11
5
65
6.
Chelsea
38
18
10
10
19
64
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Everton
38
15
11
12
10
56
8.
Liverpool
38
14
10
14
7
52
9.
Fulham
38
14
10
14
-3
52
10.
West Brom
38
13
8
17
-7
47
11.
Swansea
38
12
11
15
-7
47
12.
Norwich
38
12
11
15
-14
47
13.
Sunderland
38
11
12
15
-1
45
14.
Stoke
38
11
12
15
-17
45
15.
Wigan
38
11
10
17
-20
43
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Aston Villa
38
7
17
14
-16
38
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QPR
38
10
7
21
-23
37
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Bolton
38
10
6
22
-31
36
19.
Blackburn
38
8
7
23
-30
31
20.
Wolverhampton
38
5
10
23
-43
25
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