The English Premier League is back this weekend, as Manchester United take on Fulham at Old Trafford to begin the 2024/25 campaign.
Two weeks after the beginning of the domestic season in Scotland, some of England’s biggest clubs will kick off their seasons once again as the world’s most popular league gets set to provide plenty of thrills and spills throughout.
While it’ll never quite have the charm of the Scottish Premiership, there are plenty of football fans across the globe who will be tuning into every single minute of the EPL season - and there are plenty of ex-Rangers and Celtic players likely to be on show!
Many players have made the transition from the Old Firm goldfish bowl to the English top flight with ease, as Virgin van Dijk, Mikel Arteta and Henrik Larsson can attest - but just how many ex-Rangers and Celtic players are currently plying their trade in the EPL?
Here are 20 of the best former Rangers and Celtic talents currently playing their football in the EPL.
9. Calvin Bassey - Fulham
Rangers' record sale when he joined Ajax for a fee of £25million in 2022, the pacey defender is now starring for Fulham. A fan favourite at Craven Cottage, he begins his season with a tough clash against Manchester United on Friday night. | SNS Group
10. Kristoffer Ajer - Brentford
The big Norwegian defender has spent the last three seasons in the EPL with Thomas Frank's Brentford. He has featured at left-back during pre-season and could be in line to start their opening game of the season at home to Crystal Palace. | SNS Group
11. Nathan Patterson - Everton
He is still struggling with the injury that ruled him out of Euro 2024, so won't start the season opener against Brighton. The ex-Rangers youngster will be aiming to make a big impact at Goodison Park when fit though. | SNS Group
12. Ryan Christie - Bournemouth
The Cherries start their season against Nottingham Forest this weekend, and the ex-Celt will likely start the game. He has morphed into a pivotal player for Andoni Iraola as they fight for a top half finish. | SNS Group