New Celtic midfielder Barry Robson is set to make his debut in the SPL trip to Aberdeen on Sunday, while Steven Davis could feature for Rangers' match at home to Falkirk after signing from Fulham.

Dundee Utd (3) v Hibernian (8)

Dundee United manager Craig Levein will wait for fitness updates in the morning on several key players. Willo Flood, Sean Dillon, Mark Kerr, Christian Kalvenes, Lee Wilkie and Noel Hunt are all carrying knocks. January signings Jim O'Brien and Danny Swanson could be involved.

Hibernian manager Mixu Paatelainen is sweating on the fitness of Rob Jones, Brian Kerr and Abdessalam Benjelloun, with Benjelloun the biggest doubt because of a hamstring strain. New signing Colin Nish could make his debut at Tannadice after being cup-tied against Rangers.

Last season: Dundee Utd 0 Hibernian 0, Hibernian 2 Dundee Utd 1, Dundee Utd 0 Hibernian 3

Last five league matches: Dundee Utd L W L W W; Hibernian D L L L L

Top scorers: Noel Hunt (Dundee Utd) 14; Steven Fletcher (Hibernian) 8

Referee: E Smith.

Hearts (9) v Gretna (12)

Hearts caretaker manager Stephen Frail will resist the temptation to plunge new signing Fernando Screpis into his starting line-up. Christian Nade (virus) is out while Eggert Jonsson and Calum Elliot are doubts after international duty in midweek. Marius Zaliukas, Deividas Cesnauskis and Audrius Ksanavicius could return.

Gretna boss Davie Irons should have a full-strength squad to choose from apart from Fabian Yantorno who is set to miss the rest of season due to knee ligament damage. Midfielder Gavin Skelton has managed to shake off a foot injury to keep his place in the side.

Last season: No corresponding fixture

Last five league matches: Hearts L L D W W; Gretna D L L L W

Top scorers: Andrius Velicka (Hearts) 12; Kenny Deuchar (Gretna) 13

Referee: C Richmond.

Motherwell (4) v Kilmarnock (11)

Motherwell striker Chris Porter misses the Fir Park game. The Englishman is close to fitness following a knee strain but will not be risked. New signings Simon Lappin and Stevie Hammell are in line to play after joining before the transfer deadline.

Mehdi Taouil is a doubt for Kilmarnock. The Moroccan midfielder has begun running after a thigh injury but the game may come too soon. Eric Skora (knee) and Rhian Dodds (stomach) are out of the reckoning.

Last season: Motherwell 0 Kilmarnock 1, Kilmarnock 1 Motherwell 2, Motherwell 5 Kilmarnock 0

Last five league matches: Motherwell W L L W L; Kilmarnock L L D L L

Top scorers: Chris Porter (Motherwell) 11; Colin Nish (Kilmarnock) 9

Referee: M McCurry.

Rangers (1) v Falkirk (6)

Steven Whittaker returns for Rangers following the injury which kept him out of the Scottish Cup tie against Hibernian. New signing Steve Davis will also be drafted into the squad after returning from international duty with Northern Ireland, but Kevin Thomson remains sidelined with a groin problem.

Falkirk boss John Hughes is without long-term absentees Michael Higdon (knee), Dean Holden (broken leg) and Tim Krul (dislocated shoulder). Midfielder Arnau Riera is ruled out with a thigh injury. On-loan Ipswich pair Billy Clarke and Shane Supple are added to the squad.

Last season: Rangers 2 Falkirk 1, Falkirk 1 Rangers 0, Rangers 4 Falkirk 0

Last five league matches: Rangers W W W W W; Falkirk W W D L L

Top scorers: Kris Boyd (Rangers) 14; Michael Higdon (Falkirk) 8

Referee: B Winter.

St Mirren (10) v Inverness CT (7)

St Mirren will be without suspended defender Will Haining but new signing Jim Hamilton could make his debut in attack. Stephen O'Donnell and Richard Brittain remain sidelined with broken metatarsals, while Gary Mason is ruled out with a calf strain.

Inverness are without suspended defender Phil McGuire but have no injury concerns. Dougie Imrie could make his debut after joining from Clyde before the close of the January transfer window.

Last season: St Mirren 0 Inverness CT 1, Inverness CT 2 St Mirren 1

St Mirren 1 Inverness CT 1, Inverness CT 1 St Mirren 2

Last five league matches: St Mirren W L W W L; Inverness CT L W L W L

Top scorers: Billy Mehmet (St Mirren) 5; Marius Niculae (Inverness CT) 8

Referee: C Murray.

Sunday, February 10

Aberdeen (5) v Celtic (2)

Aberdeen forward Jamie Smith's hamstring injury has cost him a chance to face his former club Celtic. Defender Richie Byrne is also ruled out due to a hamstring problem.

Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc will start despite suffering a minor groin injury on Poland duty in midweek. New signing Barry Robson could make his debut in midfield, while Andreas Hinkel has recovered from a thigh injury and should return at right-back.

Last season: Celtic 2 Aberdeen 1, Aberdeen 1 Celtic 2, Celtic 1 Aberdeen 0, Aberdeen 0 Celtic 1

Last five league matches: Aberdeen W W D L L; Celtic D W W W W

Top scorers: Jamie Smith & Lee Miller (Aberdeen) 8; Scott McDonald (Celtic) 21

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