Is this the Hearts starting XI to face Hibs in Sunday's Edinburgh derby?

How we think Hearts will line up against Hibs in Sunday’s match.

Hearts have won three of their first four games to begin the Scottish Premiership season. Picture: SNS

The Edinburgh derby is back in the Scottish top flight. The fixture has been absent from the cinch Premiership since March 3, 2020, when the Jam Tarts won 3-1 at Easter Road shortly before the campaign was curtailed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Even though the two sides met in the Scottish Cup during last term – Hearts again winning, this time 2-1 after extra-time – it was strange not having the typical derby clashes to look forward to on the calendar.

There’s extra spice to Sunday’s encounter at Tynecastle as well with both teams level on points at the top of the table having remained undefeated, winning three, in their first four games each.

Not only will the winner receive bragging rights, they’ll go clear at the top of the table.

Here’s the Hearts team we think manager Robbie Neilson will pick...