The Jambos Push Eight Points Ahead Clear at the Summit After Shankland's Penalty Defeats Celtic

History wasn't made at Tynecastle Park, as it's far too early for such milestones. This game highlighted is that Hearts possess a real strong chance of disrupting Scottish football's long-standing title duopoly. That advantage stands at eight points for Hearts over the visitors, whom they comfortably swatted aside. Catch them if you can.

Key Moments in the Latter Period

A crucial three-minute spell made the difference, after an opening period that was evenly matched. It was remarkable after Hearts surged 3-1 in front was how untroubled the remainder of the game was for the Tynecastle team. Alexandros Kyziridis doubled the lead, moving infield before thumping a right-footed shot past the static Kasper Schmeichel. More joy followed in the stands, Murray fouling the Hearts player for a spot-kick that the captain converted. Rodgers cut such a disconsolate figure; he hardly has his troubles to seek.

Supporters began celebrating after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.

Celtic's Response

Celtic had actually recovered well from Hearts’ rapid start. Murray, who had a difficult day, scored an own goal due to confusion when trying to deal with a ball into the box. Celtic edged their way back into the game, the captain McGregor, finishing a Tierney pass for level terms.

Stubborn Defence

The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had denied from Benjamin Nygren in the first half, kept out an Engels shot which deflected off Magnússon. Halkett thwarted a Shin Yamada attempt in stoppage time. They comfortably saw out the game as the clock ticked down. “We shall not be moved” has become the popular anthem at the stadium. It's hard to ignore the buzz.

• Complete analysis to follow.