Celtic’s 3-1 victory over Rangers on Sunday thrust them back into the title race, leaving them just one point behind leaders Hearts with two games remaining. Daizen Maeda netted a brace, including an overhead kick, to seal the win and keep the Celtic charge alive. The win also marked Celtic’s triumph over Rangers this campaign, reviving hopes of ending Hearts’ 66‑year wait for a league crown.

Martin O’Neill, in what appears to be his final week at the helm, praised the team’s resilience after a season marred by protests and boardroom unrest. The Glasgow side, having spent roughly £35‑40 million in recent transfer windows, finally found rhythm, while Rangers’ collapse exposed a leadership void that ended their title hopes and sparked optimism among the Celtic faithful.

Hearts travel to Falkirk on Wednesday, needing a win to maintain their cushion, while Celtic head to Motherwell, where a victory would level the points and force a showdown at Parkhead on Saturday. O’Neill insists two straight wins are “like climbing two mountains,” but if Celtic pull it off, they will lift the league trophy despite an uneven season.