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December 21, 2025
Hearts tighten grip on Premiership top spot as Shankland strikes to down Rangers
The telling moment was not Stuart Findlay’s header to open the scoring. It was not Lawrence Shankland battering the ball beyond Jack Butland. Instead, the latest indicator that this is a Hearts team of proper substance arrived as they conceded a 95th-minute and ultimately immaterial goal to Youssef Chermiti.
TL;DR
- Hearts holds a significant lead at the top of the table, with only one loss in 18 fixtures.
- Manager Derek McInnes expresses supreme confidence in his team's ability and performance.
- Hearts' recruitment and player development are highlighted as key factors in their success.
- Celtic secured a late 3-1 victory against 10-man Aberdeen, their first win under manager Wilfried Nancy.
- Rangers suffered their first away league defeat of 2025.
- Hearts' lead over Celtic remains six points, with Celtic holding a game in hand.
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