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Hearts Held at Motherwell as Title Race Twists Again
Hearts stayed four points clear of Celtic after a 1-1 draw, but they lost Craig Halkett and Marc Leonard to serious-looking injuries.
Hearts drew 1-1 at Motherwell on Saturday, maintaining a four-point lead atop the Scottish Premiership with two matches remaining in the season.
Falling behind for the fifth consecutive game after Stephen Kingsley bundled a cross into his own net in the 25th minute, Hearts equalized through captain Lawrence Shankland in the 43rd minute.
Manager Derek McInnes confirmed defenders Craig Halkett and Marc Leonard sustained season-ending Achilles injuries. McInnes criticized referee Steven McLean for denying a penalty to Alexandros Kyziridis, saying McLean had a "poor game."
Celtic can reduce the deficit to one point if they defeat Rangers in Sunday's Old Firm match, tightening the title race heading into the final week.
Hearts could secure their first league title since 1960 at home against Falkirk on Wednesday, provided Celtic drop points in their upcoming fixtures.