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Referee and VAR Confirmed for Celtic vs Rangers 2.0 as Familiar Face Selected
Celtic and Rangers are missing several players, with Ryan Naderi a doubt after a challenge that left him sidelined, officials said.
- The Scottish Football Association appointed John Beaton as referee for Sunday's Premiership Old Firm Derby at Celtic Park, with Nick Walsh assigned to VAR duties at Clydesdale House and David McGeachie and Jonathan Bell serving as assistant referees.
- Rangers enter with momentum following an emphatic 3-0 victory over Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup last weekend, where Vice-captain Dan Neil scored twice and £9 million summer signing Kevin Kelsy added another.
- Celtic manager Martin O'Neill faces mounting pressure after a 3-1 Europa League defeat to Ferencvaros on Thursday, with O'Neill urging the team to "rise above it" following the midweek loss.
- Rangers contacted the Scottish Football Association regarding a controversial tackle by Mika Baur on Ryan Naderi, leaving the striker a doubt for Sunday after McInnes expressed surprise the incident went unreviewed by VAR.
- Celtic currently hold a five-point lead in the Premiership standings, and victory on Sunday would extend their advantage before the international break while Rangers seek to narrow the gap.
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