"Surprise leaders Heart of Midlothian host second-top Celtic, with Rangers, third on goal difference, waiting to take advantage as they host Dundee. Former Rangers midfielder Charlie Adam, one-time Celtic and Hearts midfielder Paul Hartley and Barry McKay, who played on the wing for Hearts and Rangers, all agree it is too close to call and are relishing what is now a three-horse race."
"I didn't think we'd see that coming at the start of the season, but I think Derek's built a good squad. And they've shown such consistency in the league, two defeats. When they've had a defeat, they've always bounced back. You can see the atmosphere at Tynecastle, you can see the anticipation that the supporters have got now and I think they really believe that they can win the league."
Hearts lead the Scottish Premiership by six points with Celtic second and Rangers third on goal difference, creating a three-horse title race. Hearts host Celtic on Sunday while Rangers host Dundee. Hearts lost at home on penalties to Falkirk in the Scottish Cup, top scorer and captain Lawrence Shankland suffered a worrying injury, and key midfielder Cammy Devlin is absent. Observers describe the title contest as wide open and welcome a competitive race after Celtic's long dominance, noting that injuries and the final two weeks of the transfer window could prove decisive. Tynecastle atmosphere and Hearts' league consistency underpin their position.
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