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Edinburgh clubs forced to back rivals in title showdown

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Celtic travel to Hibernian on Sunday, needing a win to close the three points gap with leaders Hearts. A victory would put them level on points but still trailing on goal difference, while Hearts host Rangers a day later. Both Edinburgh clubs find themselves hoping the other’s result favours their own title chase.

Hearts sit three points clear of Celtic but only a point ahead of Rangers, who sit four points off the summit after a 3‑2 home loss to Motherwell. Liam Corbett warned that Rangers will be “a wounded animal” but a win could apply pressure on Hearts on Monday, tightening the race for the Premiership crown. David Gray’s Hibs will watch, needing a win.

Celtic supporter Paul John Dykes admitted he would back Rangers, needing a “snooker” result to keep goal‑difference hopes alive. Hibs, four points behind Motherwell, must win their remaining fixtures and hope Celtic beat Dunfermline in the Scottish Cup to secure a European spot. If Celtic, Rangers and Hearts split points, Celtic could still clinch the title with a perfect finish. The final day promises drama.