The pundits have been out in force after Hearts dramatically defeated nine-man Hibs 2-1 in the Edinburgh derby on Sunday.
Goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger and right-back Felix Passlack’s red cards either side of half-time for the hosts cancelled out their good start of a Martin Boyle opener. It was the Jambos who’d eventually come out on top through a Warren O’Hora own goal and Blair Spittal strike to ensure they stay top of the Premiership.
Celtic’s win over Falkirk moves them second and within three points of Derek McInnes’ men but Rangers’ costly loss to Motherwell now sees them four off the pace, ahead of Hearts and the Light Blues colliding next Monday. Four games remain as Hearts look to clinch a first title since 1960, and Hibs seek European qualifiers, with pundits giving their takes. Here’s 13 pundits and their takes on the latest Edinburgh derby.
5. Allan Preston (Sportsound)
"Rangers to come a week on Monday. Hearts could put them out the title race at Tynecastle, where they're unbeaten this season. It's a wonderful afternoon for Hearts. Tough going, tough, tough going. It's three magnificent points coming to your nearest rivals, who are trying to stop you. Make no mistake they were here to try to stop you and they didn't manage to do it. It's a massive, massive win." | SNS Group
6. Scott Allan (Sky)
"It was always about winning, not how the performance was going to be. As soon as Hibs go down to nine men, the whole complex of the game changes. Hibs, from attacking sense, they don't look like they're going to score a goal, so they just have to get bodies behind the ball. Then in the moments, can they defend well enough? Kerjota did come on and change the game." | SNS Group
7. James McFadden (Scottish Football Podcast)
"Hibs got off to a flier against Hearts. The game swings at Easter Road to put Hearts top of the table once again and that's the drama we were hoping for. There will be twists and turns." | SNS Group
8. Kris Boyd (Sky)
"I know Hibs are down to nine men but it's still not easy to go and break down. You've seen it. They got a little bit nervous at times, especially in the first half. They were rushing things. The second half, I thought there was a lot more composure in the game. Sabah Kerjota, when he came on, was excellent." | Getty Images