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Celtic Title Race Drama: Maloney Eyes Late Wins

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Celtic assistant Shaun Maloney expects more late drama in the Scottish Premiership title race after Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's 91st-minute winner against Livingston. The former Arsenal midfielder scored on his debut to secure a 2-1 victory, keeping Celtic within six points of Hearts with a game in hand.

Hearts extended their lead at the top after Tomas Magnusson's 88th-minute winner against Hibernian in the Edinburgh derby. Meanwhile, Rangers dropped two points when Stephen Welsh - on loan from Celtic - scored an 89th-minute equalizer for Motherwell. Maloney noted that three late goals impacted all three title contenders in 24 hours.

Maloney praised his team's mentality despite missed chances, highlighting their ability to grind out results when performances aren't perfect. The Celtic assistant also addressed speculation about Roberto Martinez potentially replacing interim manager Martin O'Neill, stating he hasn't discussed the vacancy with his former Belgium boss who's preparing Portugal for the World Cup.