GLASGOW: Celtic are on the verge of clinching a fifth consecutive Scottish Premiership title following their 3-1 win over Hearts at Tynecastle on Saturday.
Colin Kazim-Richards fired home his first league goal for Celtic in the 16th minute, but the Hoops were stunned in the 57th minute as Abiola Douda scored a superb equaliser for Hearts following a surging run.
On-loan Manchester City winger Patrick Roberts restored Celtic’s advantage in the 66th minute as he pounced on a loose ball to slot past Neil Alexander.
Leigh Griffiths then took advantage of a John Souttar error to rifle home his 39th goal of the season in the 85th minute to start the celebrations amongst the travelling support at Tynecastle.
Celtic, who are now 12 points ahead of Aberdeen, will win their 47th league title if the Dons fail to defeat Motherwell later today.
