World News – GB – St Johnstone v Celtic

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Left-back Callum Booth returns to the St Johnstone squad after missing six games with an Achilles injury as Callum Davidson’s squad aim to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat

Defender Nir Bitton will be sidelined as Celtic seek a sixth straight away win after suffering a midweek injury, as will striker Albian Ajeti (hamstrings) and winger James Forrest ( ankle)

Callum Davidson, St Johnstone manager: « I have confidence and trust in the players, especially the attackers They are doing the right things My concern would be if they didn’t have the chances »

Celtic manager Neil Lennon: « We will enter the game with confidence after a great run St Johnstone is just in a period of transition, but the teams will step up their game to play against us »

Did you know? St Johnstone have not scored against Celtic in 10 games since a 1-1 draw in Glasgow in August 2017 and have lost their last eight home games to the Scottish champions

Failed attempt David Wotherspoon (St Johnstone) right foot shot from outside the box is too high Assisted by Stevie May

Attempt blocked Odsonne Edouard (Celtic) left footed shot from the center of the box is blocked Assisted by Mohamed Elyounoussi

Failed attempt Callum McGregor (Celtic) left footed shot from the center of the box is close, but misses to the right Assisted by Greg Taylor

Attempt missed David Turnbull (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left Assisted by Callum McGregor

Failed attempt David Wotherspoon (St Johnstone) header from the center of the box missing on the right Assisted by Craig Conway with a cross

Shane Duffy (Celtic) recorded attempt with a header from the center of the box is recorded in the center of the goal Assisted by David Turnbull with a cross

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