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Lee Johnson insists Hibs dumping Hearts would be 'cherry on top of turnaround' as boss prepares for Euro showdown

Lee Johnson expects there’ll be loose cannons going off in Edinburgh before the 1 o’clock booms out on Saturday - and they’ll be concentrated mainly in the Tynecaste technical areas.

The Hibs boss is under no illusions as he prepares for another explosive derby day battle in enemy territory with more at stake than any of the previous four this season. Fourth place for the winner, a nailed-on European spot and ultimate bragging rights for the summer. Or as Johnson puts it, “the cherry on the cake of Hibs’ comeback” as they look to shoot down their arch rivals in fourth spot.

It promises to be a fiery battle not least on the touchline where Johnson’s counterpart Steven Naismith has already made his mark with his combative and animated style. But Johnson insists no quarter will be given as Hibs head across the city armed with a powerful dose of confidence after dumping champions Celtic in Leith.

Johnson said: “I don’t mind, I’m fine with that! My bookings and disciplinary record would suggest that.

“I’ll be honest with you, that technical area is wild. We’re all loose cannons at that point. Everybody wants to win. It’s strange, isn’t it? A man being stood in a little cage and if he steps out of a white line another man drags you back in or books you.

“It is what it is. Obviously both benches will be competitive and I don’t think anybody will stand down in a game like this.

"We know what we've got to do, that's the key. Fifth doesn't mean anything until Celtic win the Scottish Cup.

"There's a lot at stake: a little more prize money, local bragging rights, there's setting a marker down, there's the European place, but we've been playing catch-up.”

After losing the last visit to Tynecastle 3-0 on January 2 Johnson laid into

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