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Matthew Fulton

Michael Beale rejects previous Celtic hammerings factor as he talks 'different' Rangers for Old Firm

Michael Beale insists his side won't be thinking about the last time Rangers went to Celtic Park and even feels the Light Blues are different from January's derby.

The Rangers boss will be hoping its third time lucky against Ange Postecoglou's men after the 2-2 draw in the new year was followed up by his first loss in post in the Viaplay Cup final. Beale will get the chance for revenge on Saturday as they aim to cut the gap back from nine points over Celtic. That clash comes before a showpiece Scottish Cup semi-final at the end of the month.

And the Englishman believes September's 4-0 hammering cannot come in to the equation due to the landscape changing, while he noted he feels it is a different Rangers even from his full managerial debut in the fixture in January. Midfielder Nicolas Raskin looks set to start his first Old Firm at Parkhead in a major boost, and Beale admits he has brought an extra quality.

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