Hearts Beat Celtic 3-1, Go Eight Points Clear

Hearts beat Celtic 3-1 at Tynecastle — Dane Murray’s early own goal put Hearts ahead, Callum McGregor equalised before half-time, and Alexandros Kyziridis and Lawrence Shankland (from a penalty after Murray’s foul) struck early in the second half to seal the win. The victory extended Hearts’ run to 25 points from 27 and a five-game winning streak, taking them eight points clear at the top of the Premiership. Manager Derek McInnes praised his players’ work-rate, togetherness and pressing after halftime adjustments. Celtic, hampered by injuries and limited options, faded in the second half, increasing pressure on Brendan Rodgers. The reverse fixture, Celtic v Hearts, has been picked for live broadcast on Sky Sports on December 7, a potential blockbuster with major title implications; it was also Hearts’ first back-to-back win over Celtic since March 2024.