3 talking points as Celtic edge closer to rubber stamping title with Jota inspired romp over Hearts

Ange Postecoglou is on the brink of a golden title success.

The Aussie’s team are champions in all but name after a sweeping fightback win over Hearts in front of a jubilant Parkhead crowd.

On-loan striker Ellis Simms stunned the hosts with an early opener before Postecoglou’s side displayed the attacking power which has taken them to glory to blast Robbie Neilson’s men aside.

Daizen Maeda equalised and Kyogo Furuhashi put Celtic into the lead before half-time and a Matt O’Riley strike after the break finished it. Sub Giorgos Giakoumakis added a fourth in the final seconds to really get the party going.

Mathematically, Celtic could still be caught on points by Rangers and overhauled on goal difference.

Realistically, there’s no chance.

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Twelve months after meekly failing in their bid for Ten in a Row, Celtic are back on top.

Postecoglou has masterminded a magnificent campaign with an outstanding new-look side which has been too strong for their rivals to resist.

It’s been a phenomenal turnaround and Celtic have fully deserved it.

Unbeaten in the Premiership since last September, it has been a power-packed success and this victory just summed up their effort.

Hearts didn’t turn up to roll over and