"Just when it looked like Hearts' surprise title challenge was faltering, they have followed up four games without a win with two straight victories. Combined with Celtic's sudden four-game losing streak under Nancy, albeit only two in the league, Derek McInnes' side are six points ahead of the reigning champions again. Rangers are now only three points further back thanks to their two rivals' recent stumbles and a steadying of the Ibrox ship under their new head coach, Danny Rohl."
"Hearts' 2-0 win at Ibrox in September played a part in Russell Martin's Rangers reign ending after just 17 games - as well as cementing the Edinburgh side as potential challengers at the top of the table. Having also beaten Celtic twice, becoming the first non-Old Firm side to win four consecutive top-flight meetings with the Glasgow duo since Dundee in 1985 would further strengthen their case, especially as it would widen the gap to third to 12 points."
St Mirren return to league action at home to beleaguered Livingston after winning the Premier Sports Cup. Hearts have recovered from four games without a win with two straight victories, leaving them six points clear of Celtic and three ahead of Rangers. Celtic have suffered a four-game losing streak under Wilfried Nancy, including a league loss to Dundee United. Rangers have steadied under new head coach Danny Rohl and are closing the gap on the leaders. Sunday's Tynecastle meeting between Hearts and Rangers is decisive for title ambitions. Hearts have lost once in 15 outings and remain unbeaten in 11 home games.
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