Billy Dodds
Former Rangers striker on BBC Sportsound

Hearts were more ruthless. The game was even for about 30 minutes, but Hearts got such a confidence boost from their goal.

Jack Butland didn't have his finest moment but he's saved Rangers plenty already this season.

Hearts managed it well, and you're not surprised because you know how Derek McInnes will try to see out a game.

Willie Miller
Former Aberdeen captain on BBC Sportsound

Nonsense. It's absolute nonsense. It's a carbon copy of the goal Aberdeen gave away on Thursday and they almost gave another one away there, which is just nonsense.

Rangers fans, at least your team won on xG...

Too soon?

Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

That's another huge chance.

Another big chance for Celtic.

Dimitar Mitov's tame kick out is seized upon by Callum McGregor, who finds Benjamin Nygren and the ball is set up perfectly for Jonny Kenny but the striker turns the ball wide.

Benjamin Nygren has been prominent in attack for Celtic today but no goals so far.

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Chris Sutton
Former Celtic striker on Sky Sports

In every department, this Hearts team were superb.

They have strength, they have depth. What a job Derek McInnes has done.

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Ryan Stevenson
Former Hearts forward on BBC Sportsound

Frankie Kent was devastated, Alexander Schwolow flinging his gloves on the floor. They're raging at the fact they've lost a goal.

Jack Butland was just waving at the Rangers fans. Such a contrast between the two teams.

Tynecastle is rocking. A Merry Christmas, and then they bounce on to Easter Road.

It's been half-an-hour of frustration for Celtic. They are seeing plenty of the ball but the final pass or shot is lacking.

Benjamin Nygren has another go from the edge of the six-yard box and this time Dimitar Mitov saves, with the goalkeeper hurting himself in the process.

"I think it hits his face," says Sportsound pundit Willie Miller.

And broadcasting colleague Pat Bonner adds: "He's just got an absolute smacker right in the face. As a goalkeeper, any which way, keep it out of the net."

That result at Tynecastle marks Danny Rohl's first league defeat as Rangers boss.

It's also the Ibrox side's first away defeat of 2025, just 10 days before the year ends.

Kris Boyd
Former Rangers striker on Sky Sports

Rangers are finished [in the title race]. Twelve points, there's no way back.

Celtic's Benjamin Nygren is in that inside right channel Aberdeen are struggling so hard to defend. His fairly conviction-less cross trundles across the face of goal and out.

Willie Miller
Former Aberdeen captain on BBC Sportsound

It's laid on a plate for Maeda. How he manages to put that past the post, I do not know. It's more difficult to miss the target.

Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

It looked as if he couldn't miss.

Dimitar Mitov is stretching as he punches away a Celtic corner and my did he need to make contact in such a crowded area. There are vague appeals for a penalty as Callum McGregor goes down under Stuart Armstrong's challenge.

Aberdeen are soon up the park, then defending another corner again. The ball falls for Daizen Maeda and he just scoops the ball wide.

Neil McCann
Former Rangers & Hearts winger on Sky Sports

Anyone doubting this Hearts team, this is a reality check.

This team are the real deal. This is serious.

Another statement win for Hearts.

Eight points clear, as it stands.

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And Spurs loanee Mikey Moore is now into the book for a late challenge.