Craig Gordon to start for Celtic against Manchester City

Craig Gordon will start for Celtic tomorrow night when the Scottish champions take on Manchester City in the Champions League.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Sep 2016, 14:51 BST
Updated 5th Oct 2016, 13:43 BST

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Craig Gordon was a half-time substitute in Saturday's win over Kilmarnock. Picture: SNSCraig Gordon was a half-time substitute in Saturday's win over Kilmarnock. Picture: SNS
Craig Gordon was a half-time substitute in Saturday's win over Kilmarnock. Picture: SNS

Brendan Rodgers revealed the Scottish international will get the nod ahead of Dorus de Vries after the Dutchman sustained an injury in the 6-1 win over Kilmarnock.

Gordon has been the No.1 at Celtic for each of the past two seasons, but found himself playing second fiddle to De Vries following the former Nottingham Forest stopper’s arrival in Glasgow.

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He’ll now get the chance to prove his worth when Pep Guardiola’s English Premier League leaders travel to Parkhead tomorrow.

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