Hearts will look to maintain their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership table as they welcome Motherwell to Tynecastle this Saturday (kick-off: 3pm).
Just one point ahead of Rangers going into the weekend, Derek McInnes’ side saw the gap at the top close last weekend when they dropped vital points in a 2-2 draw with Livingston at Almondvale.
However, a win over Motherwell this week would temporarily put them four points clear of Rangers, who play Falkirk just 24 hours later. While they could go six clear of Celtic, depending on how they fare at home to St Mirren on Saturday afternoon.
As for their visitors, Motherwell, Jens Berthel Askou’s side are without a win in four after a toiling March period. Last weekend’s 3-2 home defeat to Falkirk leaves them just three points ahead of Hibs in fifth, with their European aspirations under threat heading into the final six games of the campaign.
Ahead of the game at Tynecastle, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
5. Callum Slattery - Motherwell - SUSPENDED
The midfielder misses the visit to Tynecastle with suspension. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
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6. Frankie Kent - Hearts - AVAILABLE
Hearts' centre-back is available for selection again after being forced to miss the draw with Livingston due to suspension. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
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7. Stuart Findlay - Hearts - DOUBT
Closing in on a return to action after a hamstring injury, and could make an appearance against Motherwell this weekend is all goes well. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. John Koutroumbis - Motherwell - DOUBT
A major doubt with a calf injury, has an outside chance of returning but is more likely to be available post-split. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group