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Rangers Title Hopes Fade as Hearts Gain Momentum

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Rangers manager Danny Röhl insists his team remains in the Scottish Premiership title race despite a 2-2 draw with Celtic that left them six points behind leaders Hearts. The result at Ibrox saw Rangers squander a two-goal lead, marking their third win in eight matches across all competitions.

Sky Sports pundit Kris Boyd has switched his allegiance from Rangers to Hearts after the disappointing derby result. "Hearts have been at the top since October. It's no fluke," Boyd said, pointing to Rangers' inconsistent form. Celtic, eight points back with a game in hand, showed renewed fight in the second half after Martin O'Neill's tactical changes.

Celtic's comeback featured 16 of their 17 shots in the second period after introducing Reo Hatate and Sebastian Tounekti. The draw, while keeping Rangers mathematically alive, feels like a defeat according to pundits. With nine games remaining and Hearts holding a comfortable lead, the title race appears to be shifting decisively toward Tynecastle.