Jubilant Celtic fans celebrate after their club dashes Hearts' title dream
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Key Points:
- Celtic secured their fifth consecutive Scottish Premiership title with a 3-1 win over Hearts at Celtic Park, dashing Hearts' hopes of winning their first top-flight league trophy in 66 years.
- Hearts needed only a draw to break the 40-year dominance of Glasgow clubs but conceded two late goals by Daizen Maeda and Callum Osmand, sealing Celtic’s victory.
- Thousands of Celtic fans celebrated in Glasgow streets, prompting road closures and a significant police presence to manage the festivities and ensure safety.
- Hearts players left the stadium quickly under police escort amid some tension, while Celtic captain Callum McGregor expressed his emotional reaction to the triumph.
- Hearts fans and Edinburgh officials expressed pride despite the loss, with hopes for future success and calls for responsible celebrations from Celtic’s manager Martin O’Neill.