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Chris Doyle

Celtic boss Neil Lennon reveals the factor that could help edge Rangers in cup final

Celtic boss Neil Lennon says their previous success at Hampden could play a huge part in the Betfred Cup Final .

The Hoops have won the last nine trophies in Scotland, but the Parkhead manager conceded there's an unpredictability that comes with a final against their bitter rivals.

But the Northern Irishman believes Celtic's positive experience at the national stadium could help them edge Steven Gerrard 's men in what will be tough game to call.

He said: "Every final is different. The circumstances going into the game is different. Our selection will be different from Wednesday night.

"It's very difficult to predict how a derby's going to go because it's all on the day.

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"Advantages? We've had great experience of winning and playing here a lot so hopefully that'll stand us in good stead."

Celtic have been flying high since the start of the season and their last-gasp win over Hamilton was their 11th win on the spin.

And Lennon has hailed their never say die attitude and their recent domestic dominance.

He added: "There's a relentlessness about them.

"They refuse to lose, they don't know when they're beaten so it's going to take a big performance some day, hopefully not Sunday, to end this run of trophies.

"We're motoring on. The core group that have been here for the last three or four years have won these nine trophies.

"There are a few new guys playing in their first final but the experienced boys will prepare them for that, as will the coaching staff.

"It would be a great fillip to win it. We're on brilliant form. It's 11 wins in all competitions.

"We're looking forward to the game but we're not taking anything for granted. We know Rangers are playing very well at the minute as well.

"It's got all the ingredients of a cracking game."

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