"Playing at Hearts, I understand the club, there is always an expectation there. And they have done so well this season, but I think a lot of people externally think that probably Rangers or Celtic will just nick it. That is what a lot of people are thinking, so I am not sure the pressure is with Hearts."
"After the result last week against Kilmarnock, they will be a wounded animal. They are at home, they have the best home form in the league, they will be determined to get back on track, so I think the one thing that we need to be ready for is a very determined and aggressive Hearts team."
Steven Pressley, Dundee's head coach and former Hearts captain, believes Hearts face less external pressure than expected despite leading the Scottish Premiership by two points over Celtic, with Rangers third. Pressley suggests many people externally expect Rangers or Celtic to ultimately win the title. However, Hearts experience significant internal pressure from their own high expectations after an excellent season. Dundee visits Tynecastle on Saturday following Hearts' surprising 1-0 defeat to bottom-placed Kilmarnock. Pressley anticipates a determined, aggressive Hearts response at home, where they maintain the league's best home record. Dundee arrives unbeaten in five games but faces a wounded opponent seeking to regain form.
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