Hearts secured a narrow victory over Rangers at Tynecastle Park on 4 May. Lawrence Shankland scored the only goal of the match in the first half to earn the home side three points. The result means Hearts move closer to securing their first top-flight league title since 1960, according to Sky Sports.
Rangers remains in second place following the defeat. The visitors failed to equalise despite late pressure during the closing stages of the match. According to The Guardian, the atmosphere in Edinburgh reached a high intensity as the home supporters celebrated the final whistle.
Hearts now requires one more victory from its remaining fixtures to guarantee the Scottish Premiership trophy. The club leads the table ahead of the final rounds of the season. Manager Steven Naismith praised the discipline of his players in a post-match interview reported by STV News. Rangers must now rely on other results to maintain a challenge for the championship.
