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Fans descend on Glasgow for title clincher

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Hearts could stand to win the league for the first time in 66 years while Celtic will be fighting to retain the title.

Hearts fans will return to Celtic Park on Saturday where both teams will be vying for the Scottish Premiership title [PA Media] Thousands of fans are converging on Glasgow ahead of one of the most highly anticipated Scottish Premiership title deciders in recent history. Either a draw or a win would give Hearts their first league title in 66 years - while Celtic require a win to retain the trophy for the fifth year in a row. The match, which kicks off at 12:30, has been described by Hearts manager Derek McInnes as "box office" - and one which Celtic boss Martin O'Neill said the Hoops would be "going out all guns blazing to try to win".

Should Hearts take the title it will be the first time in more than 40 years that a team other than Celtic or Rangers has won the league. The final day showdown was confirmed on Wednesday after Celtic defeated Motherwell with a controversial VAR-awarded penalty in the 99th minute. Some 800 Hearts supporters will make the trip to Celtic Park after the club sold out its away day allocation.

Police Scotland said Glasgow city centre would be busier than usual on Saturday and urged people to plan their travel - especially on public transport - in advance. Major roadworks are also being carried out on the M8 in West Lothian this weekend and drivers have been urged to allow extra time for their journeys. Speaking on Friday, Martin O'Neill said he was "really looking forward" to the title clash.

"It's a big, big game naturally. We have to win it, Hearts don't," he said. "So the advantage is with them in that aspect, but we're going out all guns blazing to try to win.

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