Bet of the day: Home is where the heart is for Moussa Dembele

Dembele has already developed a habit of scoring in big home games for the Hoops, after hitting a hat-trick in the 5-1 Old Firm derby mauling of Rangers earlier this month.

Man City come into this European encounter with just a 40 per cent clean sheet record under Pep Guardiola, and they have conceded one goal in four successive away games.

That shows the continuing absence of Etihad club captain Vincent Kompany means there is change to be had out of this visiting defence.

Supply line Roberts and Sinclair have points to prove

Another compelling reason why taking these Dembele anytime odds from among Celtic v Man City tips is the identity of those seeking to supply the young French forward.

Bhoys boss Brendan Rodgers could well select wide duo Patrick Roberts, still owned by the Etihad outfit, and Scott Sinclair, who was never given a fair crack of the whip in Manchester.

As this pair have points to prove to their respective parent club and former employer, they ought to be motivated to furnish Dembele with service. It all adds up to that enhanced 9/2 price looking very sweet indeed.

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