KENNY DALGLISH is backing his former club to beat Rangers this afternoon and all but seal the Scottish Premiership title.
Celtic could move nine points clear with a victory over their city rivals with just three matches remaining after today.
And with a significant goal difference advantage it would, barring a disaster for Ange Postecoglou, effectively end the title race.
For Dalglish the team selection from Giovanni van Brocnkhorst could say a lot about where his priorities lie with Rangers well in their Europa League semi-final tie with RB Leipzig.
The Ibrox side fell to a cruel lat 1-0 loss in Germany but host the Bundesliga club in Glasgwo for the return leg on Thursday.
And Dalglish has insisted Van Bronckhorst can't make too many changes to his side or it'll send out a message that they're "tired".
Writing in his Sunday Post column, Dalglish explained: "What’s the most important thing? Success over Celtic today, or reaching a European Final?
"I wouldn’t be surprised to see Celtic winning today to all but clinch the title. It’s well-deserved for big Ange Postecoglou and his players.
"Rangers can also have a successful week, and I’ll be interested to see Giovanni’s team selection for today.
"I don’t think he can make too many changes. His team needs to be strong.
"If he leaves out too many players we’d regard as starters, then it’s sending out a message that they are tired. That’s not the way to go about it.
"So it makes for an interesting few days."
And offering his prediction, Dalglish added: "The games are coming thick and fast, and this will be the fourth Old Firm game in three months, and the fifth of the season.
"It stands at two wins apiece just now. With home advantage, my former club should edge it today – but it will be very, very close."
