"Hearts, looking to become the first team to break the Celtic-Rangers duopoly for 41 years, lead the Premiership by four points with two games remaining. However the pressure appears to be showing a tad, with Derek McInnes's side dropping points in a 1-1 draw at Motherwell last night. Hearts were left furious after not being awarded a second-half penalty. That gives both Celtic and Rangers a chance today, with both teams having this game in hand on the leaders."
"Celtic are four points back and know they will be champions if they win their last three games they host Hearts on the final day in a potential all-or-nothing game. After a tumultuous season that has included fan unrest, the disastrous tenure of Wilfried Nancy and a shabby Old Firm record in the league, the title would be some tonic for Martin O'Neill's side."
"As for Rangers, they thought their title hopes were over after defeat to Hearts at Tynecastle last Monday left them eight points back. It is still mathematically possible to overhaul that gap now but Danny Rohl's side will have to win their last three games and pray (very hard) other results go their way. If the title seems an unrealistic aim then stopping Celtic will at least provide plenty of motivation today."
"After Hearts' draw with Motherwell last night, Celtic know that if they win their final three fixtures starting with the Old Firm today then they will be champions (bear in mind they host Hearts on the final day next weekend). Rangers also turn up at Parkhead this lunchtime with a spring in their step, with their (very) faint hopes of the title still alive, not to mention the opportunity to set fire to Celtic's bid."
Hearts lead the Scottish Premiership by four points with two games remaining, aiming to end the Celtic-Rangers duopoly for 41 years. They dropped points in a 1-1 draw at Motherwell and were frustrated by not being awarded a second-half penalty. Celtic are four points behind and can become champions by winning their final three matches, starting with the Old Firm against Rangers today, and then hosting Hearts on the final day. Rangers are eight points behind after losing to Hearts at Tynecastle, leaving their title hopes faint but still mathematically possible if they win their last three games and rely on other results. Stopping Celtic provides motivation even if the title is unlikely.
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