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Celtic thrash Hearts 7-1 to extend Scottish league lead
Celtic moved four points clear atop the Scottish Premiership with a dominant 7-1 victory over title rivals Hearts at Parkhead. The Glasgow club's emphatic performance, highlighted by five first-half goals, underscores their commanding position in the title race.
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Celtic delivered a crushing statement of intent in their clash against Hearts, dismantling their title rivals with a comprehensive 7-1 victory at Parkhead on Saturday. Manager Martin O'Neill's side demonstrated their attacking prowess early, flooding the net with five goals before the interval to establish an commanding advantage.
The rout extended Celtic's lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to four points, a significant margin that reflects their superior form this season. Hearts, entering the match as genuine contenders, offered little resistance to Celtic's clinical finishing and dominant display.
The emphatic victory underscores Celtic's credentials as the team to beat in the title race. With such a commanding performance against their nearest challengers, O'Neill's squad have sent a clear message to other competitors in the league about their intention to claim the championship.