RANGERS 55 graffiti has been plastered across Shettleston ahead of the Old Firm match this afternoon. 

Celtic and Rangers are set to face off at Celtic Park at 12pm, despite previous concerns the game would be called off. 

A significant police presence is expected in Glasgow and fans have been warned to stay at home. 

East End residents woke up to graffiti on buildings all the way down Shettleston Road. 

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Glasgow Times: Shettleston Road graffiti (Image: N. Malley)Shettleston Road graffiti (Image: N. Malley)

Glasgow Times: Shettleston Road graffiti (Image: N. Malley)Shettleston Road graffiti (Image: N. Malley)

The vandalism also included the use of a sectarian abbreviation standing for F*** the Pope. 

Glasgow Times: Shettleston Road graffiti (Image: N. Malley)Shettleston Road graffiti (Image: N. Malley)

Red, white and blue stripes have also been painted across the city and wider area. 

The kerbs of Shettleston Road were also marked with red, white and blue paint. 

Glasgow Times:

Fans have been warned that officers are on standby at Celtic Park, George Square and Ibrox Stadium to prevent repeats of celebrations seen two weeks ago.

Assistant Chief Constable Bernard Higgins told the BBC: "If you come out to Celtic Park, George Square, Ibrox Stadium or anywhere else in Glasgow on Sunday, be prepared to be engaged by my officers.

"We will encourage you to leave and if you don't heed that warning then potentially you are opening yourself up to being arrested."

Glasgow City Council has been contacted for comment about the graffiti.