Hearts will look to keep their narrow lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership as they visits city rivals Hibs at Easter Road in a mammoth Edinburgh derby clash this Sunday (kick-off: 4.30pm).
One point ahead of Rangers, and three ahead of Celtic, the Jambos could find themselves knocked off their perch temporarily ahead of the game, with both title rivals scheduled to play before them against Motherwell and Falkirk, respectively.
The fourth and final meeting between the sides this season, Hearts have won the last two games against Hibs on home soil, with their most recent victory coming via a late Tomas Magnusson goal in February. However, as one of only five sides to beat the Gorgie outfit in the league this season, David Gray’s side will enter the game with confidence.
Ahead of the game at Easter Road, The Scotsman has all the early team news:
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1. Oisin McEntee - Hearts - OUT
The versatile midfielder will miss the rest of the season with injury, as confirmed by head coach Derek McInnes. | SNS Group
2. Marc Leonard - Hearts - AVAILABLE
The on loan midfielder returns to the squad after serving a one match suspension. | SNS Group
3. Grant Hanley - Hibs - SUSPENDED
The Hibs defender will miss the game with Hearts due to suspension, following his red card against Aberdeen a fortnight ago. | SNS Group
4. Cammy Devlin - Hearts - OUT
Didn't train at Riccarton on Wednesday, and there is some concern over his involvement in the match this Sunday night. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group