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Martin O’Neill: Hearts and Rangers Draw Best Result for Celtic’s Title Hopes
Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winner as Celtic stayed in the Premiership title race and O'Neill said a Hearts-Rangers draw would help.
- On Sunday, Celtic defeated 10-man Hibernian 2-1 at Easter Road, keeping the team in the William Hill Premiership title race as Kelechi Iheanacho scored the decisive 72nd-minute winner.
- Hibernian played with 10 men for 70 minutes after Jamie McGrath received a red card in the 20th minute for a reckless tackle on Alistair Johnston, though the Hibees equalized through Joe Newell.
- Celtic manager Martin O'Neill expressed frustration that the team played better against 11 men, criticizing the VAR decision to award Hibernian's equalizer which appeared to strike Joe Newell's arm.
- The Hoops moved level on points with table-topping Hearts, trailing on goal difference, and four points ahead of third-placed Rangers ahead of their Tynecastle clash on Monday evening.
- O'Neill admitted he will be watching the Tynecastle clash, hoping for a draw so both rivals drop points, while acknowledging Celtic's title destiny is not entirely in their own hands.
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