"Little over a month ago, observers outside of Scottish football were looking in at a potential storybook season unfolding at Tynecastle. A statement 3-1 win for leaders Hearts over reigning champions Celtic had opened up an eight-point gap at the Scottish Premiership summit. A title challenge was on. Six games later, the Edinburgh side's advantage has vanished, with a trip to Parkhead looming on Sunday and Celtic having played a game fewer."
"Wednesday's draw with Kilmarnock was a fourth in the last six games and was greeted with a little bit of discontent from the stands. "There was a bit of booing, probably borne from frustration," said former Hearts winger Neil McCann on Sportscene. "They've not won since 1 November and Celtic are putting a bit of pressure on. They play both the Old Firm and having the Edinburgh derby coming up, too.""
Hearts began the campaign with an impressive run, including a 3-1 victory over Celtic that produced an eight-point lead at the Premiership summit. A subsequent sequence of inconsistent results saw that advantage evaporate across six matches, leaving Hearts level on points with Celtic and facing a trip to Celtic Park. The recent run features only one win in six games and four draws in six, prompting frustration among supporters. Hearts remain top, having lost once in 15 and scoring six more goals than Celtic, but momentum and increasing pressure complicate the path to a title.
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