Every time Partick Thistle are drawn against Celtic in knockout competition, especially the League Cup, fans are reminded of the Maryhill club's famous 4-1 win over their star-studded Parkhead counterparts in the final back in 1971.

Unfortunately for the Maryhill side, memories of that cup final success are fading year by year along with hopes that it might ever be repeated.

Whereas Celtic beat Rangers in last season's final to lift the trophy for the 22nd time, Thistle have not got beyond the quarter-finals since 1975, when they went on to lose to Sunday's opponents.

Overall, Celtic have not lost to their Glasgow rivals in 33 games since Thistle won 3-1 in the league back in 1995.

However, despite the weight of history there is optimism for Thistle and manager Mark Wilson.

They are unbeaten in five games, winning the past four after last Friday's 2-1 comeback win over Airdrieonians to sit third in the Championship.

They also catch the current Celtic side at a time of some uncharacteristic turmoil, with the board being subject to fan protests after an underwhelming summer transfer window and the players under scrutiny for a drop off in performances.

However, despite it all, Rodgers' Scottish champions remain unbeaten over 90 minutes in eight outings this season, their only loss being via the penalty shootout against Kairat Almaty that led to their failure to reach the Champions League.

Last Sunday's controversial penalty winner away to Kilmarnock, which restored Celtic at the top of the Premiership on goal difference, should also have lifted spirits.

Thistle head coach Mark Wilson knows all about cup success, having lifted the trophy as a player with Celtic in 2009, but it will be an even greater achievement if he can inflict only a second defeat in 19 League Cup games on Rodgers and deny the Northern Irishman the chance to win it for a fifth time as manager.

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