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Scottish Premiership Title Race: Hearts and Celtic Battle as Rangers Fade

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Hearts and Celtic are locked in a thrilling title race, with Rangers' hopes all but ended after a 2-1 defeat at Tynecastle. The Hoops sit seven points ahead of Celtic, who trail by four points with three games remaining. Rangers' 2-1 loss to Hearts on Monday dealt a fatal blow, leaving them dependent on Celtic's results to avoid relegation. Derek McInnes' side could still finish third, but Hearts and Celtic are now the primary contenders. Danny Röhl's team faces a final-day clash with Celtic, which could decide European qualification. Hearts host Motherwell on Saturday, while Celtic faces Falkirk on Wednesday. A Rangers win at Parkhead would keep them in the Champions League hunt, but Hearts' home advantage on the final day could seal the title. Chris Sutton criticized James Tavernier's performance, calling his defending "the heart the size of a pea." Hearts and Celtic have a 15-year dominance, but Rangers' collapse adds drama to a historic season. European football hangs in the balance as the Scottish Premiership heads to its final days.