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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5. Harry Milne - Hearts - DOUBT
The Hearts full-back is touch and go with a calf problem, with head coach Derek McInnes saying he's neither ruled in or not out the game earlier in the week. | SNS Group
6. Josh Mulligan - Hibs - OUT
The versatile midfielder has been missing since January with an ankle issue, and isn't due back until early May. | SNS Group
7. Beni Baningime - Hearts - DOUBT
One of a trio of players who missed training earlier this week with a niggle, he'll be hoping to be fit in time for the derby this weekend. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. Tomas Magnusson - Hearts - OUT
Won't play again this season after picking up a thigh issue in training earlier this month. | SNS Group