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Celtic football club victory over Hearts

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Celtic secured a 7-1 victory over Hearts, marking the heaviest defeat in the history of the Edinburgh-based club. The win moved Celtic four points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership with 24 points, placing them four points ahead of Rangers. Celtic established dominance early with goals from Kieran Tierney and Benjamin Nygren. Callum Osmand scored twice on his first start, followed by an own goal from Jamie McCart, a strike from Camilo Duran, and a second goal from Nygren. Haissem Hassan also contributed to the rout. ~~While~~ Hearts ~~recorded higher possession and more total shots, Celtic were noted for being more clinical in their attacks. Hearts~~ manager Wouter Vrancken described the performance as disappointing, citing individual errors and conceding that two early set-piece goals were decisive. Analysts criticized Vrancken’s tactical approach, with Michael Stewart arguing that his high-pressing, man-to-man system left the defense vulnerable, and Andy Halliday noting a lack of preparation for Celtic’s set-piece strength. The victory also marked the return of Portuguese winger Jota, who appeared as a substitute following an 18-month absence due to a serious anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in April 2025. ~~Jota stated that the period of inactivity helped him “grow mentally” as he aims to reach his former peak performance levels.~~ Celtic extended their lead at the top of the Premiership to four points following a 2-1 victory against Hibernian at Easter Road. Despite an early third-minute goal from Hibernian’s Owen Elding, Celtic responded via an own goal by Jason Kerr. Camilo Duran scored the decisive goal in the 43rd minute, marking his tenth goal of the season. However, concerns persist regarding striker Kasper Høgh, who failed to score in his 12th consecutive appearance. The win provided a boost for manager Martin O’Neill following a recent European setback, though the club faced injury concerns when Alistair Johnston was forced off shortly after returning to action.

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