"But we've not quite got the same rhythm. We've not quite got the same potency at the top end of the pitch. We could do with just finding that again. It's one defeat in 14, which is good going for our club. But with that expectation, we weren't getting too high when we were winning week in, week out. I'm delighted with the fact we are five points clear."
"A thrilling start accrued seven wins and a draw in their first eight games, including a victory over Rangers at Ibrox, derby win against Hibs and seismic defeat of Celtic. That victory over the champions sent Hearts eight points clear - but things have got sticky since then. So is this merely a blip for Hearts, or their title challenge unravelling?"
Table-topping Hearts seek to rediscover their early-season swagger after claiming just three points from the past 15 available. A stalemate at Motherwell was their third draw in five matches. The campaign began with seven wins and a draw from eight fixtures, including victories at Rangers, over Hibs and Celtic, which put Hearts eight points clear. Recent matches have shown reduced attacking rhythm and potency, fewer goals from set-plays and open play, and limited expected-goal output. The club remains one defeat in 14 and sits five points clear, with confidence that solutions exist within the squad.
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