Rangers line up City clash

26th June 2009

Rangers have confirmed they will host Manchester City in a pre-season friendly.

The Scottish champions continue their preparations for the defence of their title with the clash at Ibrox on August 4 or 5.

The date for the meeting with Mark Hughes' side will be confirmed once the draw has been made for Glasgow rivals Celtic's Champions League third qualifying round in mid July.

Rangers also face fellow Barclays Premier League outfits Arsenal and Portsmouth over the summer and boss Walter Smith is relishing the prospect of facing more top names.

Smith said: "Manchester City have a squad packed with quality and this match will give us another good test ahead of the new SPL season.

"I know our fans will enjoy watching players of the calibre of Robinho, Gareth Barry and Roque Santa Cruz and it should be an entertaining game."