"Hearts fans are getting their holiday requests in and scrambling for tickets before Wednesday's game against Falkirk, which they hope will be the mother of all Tynecastle parties. There is still a whole weekend of action to be played though before the surprise Scottish Premiership leaders are in a position to seal a first top-flight crown since 1960."
"Given Derek McInnes' side play first - on Saturday against Motherwell (20:00 BST) - they have the chance to pile the pressure on Celtic before Sunday's Old Firm derby at Celtic Park (12:00). If Hearts have managed to increase their three-point lead over Martin O'Neill's side by the end of the weekend, a win over Falkirk on Wednesday would mean they are champions with a game to spare."
"But if Celtic emerge from the weekend without any further damage done, they can take it to a final-day showdown with Hearts in Glasgow by beating Motherwell on Wednesday. It will be another few days of excitement and nerve-shredding tension in the Premiership regardless."
"Only Falkirk, twice, have won there and Motherwell have conceded just nine goals in 17 home games - the fewest of any side in the division. Hearts put in a conservative performance to get a 0-0 draw in their other visit back in November. But even the games at Tynecastle between the sides have been keenly contested."
Hearts are seeking tickets for Wednesday’s match against Falkirk as they aim to secure a first top-flight title since 1960. Their weekend schedule begins with a game at Motherwell on Saturday, with Celtic playing the Old Firm derby at Celtic Park on Sunday. If Hearts extend their three-point lead over Celtic by the end of the weekend, a Falkirk win on Wednesday would make them champions with a game to spare. If Celtic avoid further setbacks, the title could be decided on the final day in Glasgow. Hearts’ recent comeback against Rangers provided momentum, but Motherwell at Fir Park is a difficult test, with Motherwell conceding only nine goals in 17 home games. Previous meetings have been tightly contested, including a dramatic Hearts comeback in August and a late push in the most recent match.
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