Relief for Celtic... now does O'Neill want Rangers to win?
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Relief for Celtic... now does O'Neill want Rangers to win?Image source, SNSImage caption, Kelechi Iheanacho came off the bench to score the winner against HibsByClive LindsayBBC Sport ScotlandPublished2 minutes agoAs Martin O'Neill stressed again, there is "little margin for error" in this unprecedented three-team race for the Scottish Premiership title - and his Celtic side continue to make fewer of them than their rivals in recent weeks.The reigning champions made heavy weather of overcoming a Hibernian side who suffered a fourth red card in three games after only 21 minutes at Easter Road on Sunday.But, having gradually eaten into Hearts' title lead, Celtic's 2-1 win means the long-time pacesetters are only now ahead on goal difference.With Rangers four points adrift of them both, the pressure is on Celtic's city rivals - as well as their hosts - at Tynecastle on Monday.But does that mean Celtic are in the unusual situation of wanting their bitter Glasgow rivals to win?Listen: Reaction as Celtic win to join Hearts at topAttributionSoundsCeltic edge past 10-man Hibs to go joint topRangers accept derby tickets but 'disappointed' by SPFL stancePublished1 day ago'Maybe a draw' would suit O'NeillTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, O'Neill 'relieved' after win over 10-man HibsA win for Hearts would all but end Rangers' title hopes as they would be seven points adrift of Derek McInnes' side with only three games remaining.However, it would also restore Hearts' three-point lead, with Celtic having still to host both their title rivals.It is no surprise O'Neill will be watching Monday's game, but what kind of result would suit him best?"What do I want for tomorrow? I genuinely don't know," Celtic's interim manager said.He later conceded: "Even if we won the rest of the games, w...





