Celtic Defeats Hearts 4-1 in Premiership Match

Celtic secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Hearts, moving three points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Despite a sluggish first half where Hearts had better chances, Celtic's second half saw goals from Kyogo Furuhashi, Nicolas Kuhn, and a brace from Adam Idah, solidifying their position at the top following Aberdeen's first league loss of the season. Brendan Rodgers praised his team's improved performance after the break and emphasized the importance of focusing on their game to maintain their lead. Hearts' head coach Neil Critchley acknowledged his team's missed opportunities and the need for improvement ahead of their European fixture. This win marked Celtic's seventh consecutive away league victory this season. The team has now established an 11-point gap over third-placed Rangers.