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Robert Hynes

Celtic v Rangers date, kick-off time, TV channel information, team news and more for the Scottish Cup semi-final

Celtic will look to take a big step towards a treble when they face Rangers in the second of this weekend's Scottish Cup semi-finals.

The Hoops defeated their Glasgow rivals 2-1 at Ibrox two weeks ago and are six points clear of Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side at the top of the league.

With just five games to go and the League Cup already in the trophy cabinet, Ange Postecoglou knows that a win here will leave his side firmly on course for a treble in his first season as manager.

But Celtic look set to be without Giorgos Giakoumakis for the Hampden clash after the Greek striker went off with a minor injury against St Johnstone.

That means Kyogo Furuhashi could start for the Parkhead club for the first time since December after he returned from the injury in the same game last week.

Here's what you need to know:

Date

Sunday, April 17.

Venue

Hampden Park in Glasgow.

Kick-off time

2pm.

TV channel information

Premier Sports 1 from 1pm.

Quotes corner

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou on Kyogo Furuhashi: “I don’t think he is ready to play 90 or 120 (minutes) but he’s ready to play. He was back in and got some match minutes last weekend and he has had two solid weeks of training with the group.

“We train pretty hard and he has matched those levels so that means he is ready to play. Can he see out 90 or 120? Unlikely because he has been out for so long but he is ready to play and that’s the important thing.”

Betting odds

Celtic win: 21/20

Rangers win: 23/10

Draw: 5/2

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