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Just announced that the Hoops' opponents will be the Armenian league champions, FC Alashkert, who were previous conquerors of Saint Johnstone in the Europa League. However, this is Celtic who will be playing them and the Hoops should make 'light work' of this Armenian side although complacency must be avoided during a period in July that is effectively a 'close season' with players gradually building up their fitness levels.