Alan Thompson tips Celtic to leave Rangers firing blanks as Parkhead hero senses signature win

Celtic legend Alan Thompson is backing his former team to defeat Rangers and close in on Scottish Premiership title glory.

The 48-year-old was a star in the fixture netting nine times to offset his three red cards, as he was often front and centre on derby day.

He reckons Rangers trio Alfredo Morelos, Ryan Kent and Aaron Ramsey will cause the league leaders problems but he is backing Celtic to earn a clean sheet.

Ange Postecoglou 's side currently lead the title race by three points and boast a superior goal difference of 14 heading into their visit to Ibrox.

Thompson doesn't expect the victory to come easily for Celtic but reckons they will be the side left standing after Sunday's blockbuster.

Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: "I'm going to say 1-0 Celtic."

Thompson is acutely aware of the attacking threats that Gio van Bronckhorst has at his disposal for a side who have roared into the Europa League quarter finals.

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And he believes marquee January arrival Ramsey will be hell-bent on proving his worth after a confidence boosting goal against Dundee before starring for Wales.

He added: "I think that was his first goal (against Dundee), he'll be a big player on Sunday, he's played in big games