Hearts Edge Closer to Historic Title with 1-0 Win Over Aberdeen

Claudio Braga strike sends Hearts seven points clear in Scotland

Hearts move seven points clear in Scottish Premiership with 1-0 win over Aberdeen, chasing first title since 1960. Claudio Braga scores as Hearts beat Aberdeen 1-0, Alex Ferguson in attendance. Derek McInnes praising Alex Ferguson's advice.

“It's the business end of the season where everything gets decided and all we've done is put ourselves in a...”

Hearts took a big step towards a historic title with a narrow 1-0 win over Aberdeen, opening up a seven-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership.

The legendary Alex Ferguson, former Manchester United boss, was in charge of Aberdeen the last time a team other than Celtic or Rangers won the Scottish top flight back in 1984/85. 

Hearts boss Derek McInnes is getting tips from a legend, Alex Ferguson - the 84-year-old's giving him advice as they chase their first title since 1960.

Hearts won 1-0 at Tynecastle, with Claudio Braga scoring the winner on 28 minutes. That marked a second straight weekend with just one goal deciding the match.

“We only get the one goal and that's the only thing we're really disappointed with,” said McInnes.

🗣 Derek McInnes speaks to Hearts TV following the Jambos' Premiership victory over Aberdeen. pic.twitter.com/dI3V9K7LfV

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“It's the business end of the season where everything gets decided and all we've done is put ourselves in a good position to try and take that on, but nobody's getting carried away.”

Hearts have a two-week break to treat their injured players and recharge, a luxury their title rivals don't have.

Rangers and Celtic clash at Ibrox on Sunday, with the Old Firm rivals set to meet again in the Scottish Cup next weekend.

Celtic, winners of 13 of the last 14 titles, are now nine points behind the leaders, albeit with two games in hand.

Fourth-placed Motherwell are also not out of the title hunt after they beat Dundee United 2-0 to maintain their fine form at Fir Park.

Tawanda Maswanhise scored both goals to take his tally for the season to 21.

Motherwell's home form's been - no losses since November, with 10 clean sheets in 11 games.

They're 10 points off top spot but have a game in hand on Hearts, and face McInnes' men twice more this season.

Dundee breathed a sigh of relief with a 3-3 draw against Hibernian, edging closer to safety.

A 𝗯𝗶𝗴 three points 🙌 pic.twitter.com/w4w7B1lSCQ

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Livingston's struggles continue - still winless since August, held 1-1 by St. Mirren, stuck at the bottom.