TWO-GOAL hero Robbie Keane almost didn’t start this match.

FT Falkirk 0 Celtic 2

Rangers 3 Falkirk 0

Kris Boyd edged closer to Henrik Larsson’s Clydesdale Bank Premier League goalscoring record when he brought his own tally to 151 to help down Falkirk.

Falkirk 3 Celtic 3

Falkirk 0 Celtic 4

Anthony Stokes was handed his Hibernian debut in today’s Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash at his former club Falkirk.

Falkirk 0 Celtic 3

Celtic 3 Falkirk 0

Aston Villa skipper Gareth Barry will return after a one-match suspension for his red card at Charlton for the FA Cup third-round clash at Old Trafford.

Aston Villa midfielder Stiliyan Petrov has recovered from his hamstring injury in time for today’s Premiership clash with Charlton.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill will assess the fitness of key midfielder Gavin McCann before choosing his side for the St Stephen's Day clash at White Hart Lane.

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick will miss today's Premiership clash with Aston Villa amid reports he has an ankle ligament injury that could keep him out for up to a month.

Aston Villa midfielder Gavin McCann is battling to be fit for tomorrow's visit of Premiership leaders Manchester United.

Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill is hoping Crystal Palace’s Gabor Kiraly will be the answer to his goal-keeping crisis.

Stuart Taylor will make only his third appearance of the season for Aston Villa in the home Barclays Premiership clash with Manchester City tomorrow.

Aston Villa striker Milan Baros is hoping to return to the side for Sunday’s clash with West Brom at Villa Park.