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Scottish Premiership Title Race Reaches Electrifying Finale

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The Scottish Premiership title race is reaching boiling point with just four games remaining and only four points separating the top three teams. Hearts hold a three-point advantage at the summit after last weekend's results saw Celtic leapfrog Old Firm rivals Rangers, who now trail in third.

A pivotal double-header awaits. Celtic travel to Hibernian on Sunday knowing a win would draw them level with the leaders, before the showdown at Tynecastle on Monday night where Rangers must triumph to keep their championship hopes alive - anything less and they're effectively out of the race.

All three fan bases acknowledge Hearts deserve favouritism given their consistency and unbeaten home record. For Hearts supporter Liam Corbett, the stakes transcend trophies: "I'm 41 and my dad is 66 - he's never seen Hearts win a title. That moment of being able to celebrate with him would be two lifetimes of absolute unbridled joy." Celtic's Tino Callaghan admitted it would be "one of the most satisfying" recent titles given the competition, while Rangers fan David Herd confessed: "I'm totally fed up not winning things. I want to be first to 56."