Celtic full of confidence ahead of Manchester City clash

Glasgow - Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says his team's confidence is high ahead of its Champions League clash against Manchester City.

The Hoops warmed up for Wednesday's Group C match with a comprehensive 6-1 defeat of Kilmarnock in Glasgow's East End to maintain their unbeaten start to the domestic season.

Rodgers' side is top of the Scottish Premiership, five points clear of Hearts with a game in hand, and booked a League Cup semi-final clash with rival Rangers next month following a defeat of third-tier Alloa Athletic in midweek.

However, the Hoops will face a much tougher test on Wednesday when Pep Guardiola's City visits Celtic Park.

The English Premier League leader continued its 100 percent start to the season with a 3-1 victory at Swansea City on Saturday, but Rodgers insisted his side's win over Killie had been the perfect preparation for the daunting clash.

"It was a brilliant team performance by us. They scored a goal out of nowhere but we stayed calm and created chances and played very well," the Celtic manager said.

"I felt our attacking play was very good but what was as good - if not even better - was our defensive aggression.

"If you win a game 6-1 it gives you great confidence, of course.

"They are an incredible team playing with high confidence in their league, but this is a great game for us.

"A home game here at Celtic Park in the Champions League is a really special night and you can't prepare better than what we did today."