Hearts see weaknesses to exploit in Hibs team - 'but it's up to us to impose ourselves'

Hearts forward Craig Wighton says Hibs have weaknesses they can exploit despite their excellent start to the Premiership campaign.

Craig Wighton and Liam Boyce helped Hearts beat Arbroath.

The Hibees have 24 points from their opening 12 games of the league term, keeping six clean sheets in the process and winning plaudits for their performances.

However, while Wighton admits Hearts’ city rivals have started the season well, he believes there are areas of Jack Ross’ team that can be targeted, urging the Jambos to impose themselves on their Capital neighbours when they meet in Saturday’s Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden.

“They’re off to a good start, we know that,” said Wighton. “But there are weaknesses in their team that we can exploit.

“But that’s up to us on the day, to go out there and work hard and not allow them to play the football they’ve been allowed to play.

“I think it’s down to us on the day and we’ll definitely be ready."

Wighton, who scored Hearts’ only goal and winner against Arbroath in the Championship last Friday, reckons the Jambos’ squad is equipped to compete with top-flight clubs.

“I think when you look at our squad it’s definitely good enough to compete in the top league, without a doubt,” added Wighton.

“So, it’s up to us to prove that and show that this weekend. There’s no point in saying that through the week and then we don’t turn up on the day.

“I think we’ll be ready for it, we’re confident. We’ve got a good squad of players, so it’s up to us to deliver on the day.”

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