Celtic predicted XI v Motherwell: Jonjoe Kenny and Ismaila Soro start

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Celtic could be forgiven for giving up the ghost on claiming their tenth title in succession, with the Hoops 23 points behind the league-leaders.

A midweek thrashing of Kilmarnock suggests otherwise, however, and they still have some pride to play for if nothing else.

Neil Lennon will want to finish with a flourish and try and go into next season on the crest of a wave.

Today, the Hoops face Motherwell and ahead of the tie we look at who might start for Celtic.

In goal and back four

After keeping a clean sheet in midweek, Lennon will probably resist any changes at the back.

Scott Bain will start in goal after enjoying a steady performance against Kilmarnock.

At right-back, Jonjoe Kenny should keep his place after making his debut in midweek.

The £15,000-a-week Everton man looked good on debut and there will be more to come from him.

At the heart of the back four, Kristoffer Ajer is likely to be partnered once again by Stephen Welsh.

Midfield

Scott Brown scored against Kilmarnock but could come out of the team this weekend.

Ismaila Soro was left on the bench for the win but having been one of the team’s better player’s he should return.

Callum McGregor and Ryan Christie will likely keep their places in the team.

In attack

Lennon went for two in attack during the lastest win and Odsonne Edouard and Albian Ajeti should start.

In the No.10 role, expect David Turnbull to keep his place.

He has been in great form and will relish the chance to go toe-to-toe with his former club at Celtic Park.

Mohamed Elyounoussi, Patryk Klimala and Tom Rogic will also be in contention to play this weekend.