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Celtic warned of Hearts revenge mission as title charge might not be a one-off
Celtic punished careless Hearts defending with five first-half goals before extending the lead after the break, as Martin O'Neill's side stayed four points clear.
- On Sunday, October 18, 2026, Celtic defeated Hearts 7-1 at Celtic Park, extending their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to four points.
- Hearts Head Coach Wouter Vrancken admitted individual mistakes cost his side, as Celtic exploited defensive errors from set-pieces and transition moments throughout the match.
- Striker Callum Osmand scored twice before being substituted, while Benjamin Nygren netted two goals and Camilo Duran added another in Celtic's clinical attacking display.
- Hearts captain Stephen Kingsley called the result an "embarrassment," citing a "calamity of errors," though he stressed nothing will ever match the pain of last season's title loss.
- Both teams face pivotal European fixtures Thursday: Hearts travel to Trabzonspor in the UEFA Conference League, while Celtic host Celta Vigo in the Europa League.
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