Celtic and Rangers handed differing European fates by the Jury as Philippe Clement faces major Ibrox caveat

ANDY NEWPORT: They may not want one. Beat John McGinn and co and it might end up being the likes of Man City, PSG, Sporting, Benfica or PSV in the play-offs. Lose and it is likely to be one of Brest, Lille, Feyenoord or Monaco in the next round. Sending the kids down to Villa Park might not be the worst idea for Brendan Rodgers.

CRAIG SWAN: The shackles are off with qualification secured and they can have a crack. Won’t be easy, though. Villa have their own agenda and are strong, but Celtic could nab a point.

KEITH JACKSON: It’s a free shot for Celtic while Villa need a win to nail down a top eight finish. If Scotland’s champions can take a point back up the road it would lay down a statement of interment for the play off rounds.

MICHAEL GANNON: They’ve got a fighting chance. It’s a free punch and will be a good benchmark for where Celtic are ahead of the playoff round. But there’s also a possibility a win might not be the best scenario for Celts anyway.

ANDY NEWPORT: Having taken care of the Belgians last time they met during Gio van Bronckhorst’s tenure, you’d assume Gers will get the job done again but it all depends on what kind of team Philippe Clement can put out with his injury woes again mounting.

CRAIG SWAN:Rangers were heartbroken in Manchester and they will take that out on this week’s opposition and get the win.

KEITH JACKSON: Yes, so long as the Ibrox injury list doesn’t get any worse. Rangers have had another excellent run in the Europa League and should finish off the group stage in style.

MICHAEL GANNON: They are more than capable. The pressure is off but Gers can deal with the Belgians despite a brutal injury list.

ANDY NEWPORT: It will be tight but Heart’s January business means they might just