Hearts cemented their Premiership leadership with a gritty 2-0 win over St Mirren, their second victory in four days while playing a man down. Beni Baningime's 14th-minute red card couldn't stop the Tynecastle side, who scored twice in the second half to stay six points clear. Derek McInnes called it an even better performance than their weekend triumph at Dundee.

McInnes openly admits his squad lacks the riches of Rangers and Celtic, forcing his team to embrace an underdog mentality. This siege mentality has fueled a remarkable run, including four straight wins against their Old Firm rivals—a feat not achieved since their 1960 title-winning season. The team's resilience is becoming their defining characteristic.

Despite sitting on 50 points at the halfway stage, McInnes and captain Lawrence Shankland refuse to get ahead of themselves. Their message remains consistent: take it one game at a time. With European qualification already a stated target, the club now prepares for a pivotal home clash against Celtic, a match that could truly define their season.