Scottish Premiership: Scott Brown returns as Partick entertain Celtic

Image: Celtic's Scott Brown steps onto the pitch at Firhill pre-match

Celtic skipper Scott Brown returns from a two-match suspension for the short trip across town to face Partick Thistle at Firhill on Thursday, live on Sky Sports 5 HD from 7.30pm.

The Hoops squad are carrying some bumps and bruises following the 3-1 win over Aberdeen at Pittodrie last Friday but nothing more.

Striker Moussa Dembele has started light training as he recovers from a hamstring injury but will again miss out as Brendan Rodgers' side play the penultimate league match of their hitherto unbeaten campaign.

Thistle boss Alan Archibald, linked with a move to Swindon Town this week, is hoping Mustapha Dumbuya will be fit for the visit of the champions and the Sky Sports cameras.

Alan Archibald has been linked with a move to Swindon after leading Partick Thistle to their highest league finish since 1981

The Jags defender has a knee strain which kept him out of the defeat by St Johnstone at the weekend.

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Long-term casualties Stuart Bannigan, Gary Fraser (both knee), Jason Banton (groin), Ryan Scully (shoulder) and Sean Welsh (foot) remain out.

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