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Celtic 3-0 Hearts: Kyogo Furuhashi sends Hoops six points clear of Rangers at top of Scottish Premiership

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Kyogo Furuhashi struck his first double of the season as Celtic’s 3-0 victory over Hearts maintained the prospect of a title party against Rangers.

The Japanese attacker was on target twice in the first half and Matt O'Riley converted a late penalty as the Scottish Premiership leaders moved six points and eight goals ahead of Rangers, who host Kilmarnock on Sunday before facing Celtic on May 11, live on Sky Sports.

Anything less than a Rangers win tomorrow would give Celtic the chance to clinch a third consecutive title when they host their city rivals next Saturday.

Even if Rangers beat Kilmarnock, a derby win for Brendan Rodgers' side would leave them on the verge of championship success and they warmed up for the biggest game of the season with an impressive display at a noisy Celtic Park.

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What's next?

With three games to go this season, Celtic are at home to Rangers in a huge Old Firm clash next Sunday and then visit Kilmarnock on May 15 in two games that could seal the Scottish Premiership title - both live on Sky Sports - before ending their season at St Mirren on May 18.

Hearts are at home to Dundee next Saturday and then visit St Mirren on May 15, before ending their campaign at home to Rangers on May 18 at Tynecastle Park.