Billy Dodds refuses to rule out Celtic in the title race with Hearts prediction

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Billy Dodds has hinted that he thinks that the title race isn’t out of the question for Celtic after Hearts dropped points again.

While Celtic beat Kilmarnock 4-0, the Jambos dropped points by drawing at home to Dundee United.

Derek McInnes appeared bitter in his post-match interview as the Hoops sit seven points behind the league leaders, but have a game in hand on them.

Martin O’Neill, or whoever replaces the 73-year-old, will also host Hearts on Sunday 7 December in a game that could determine the outcome of the title.

Reflecting on the weekend’s action, Dodds then made a prediction on where the Scottish Premiership trophy will be heading as the title race begins to heat up.

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Billy Dodds says Hearts won’t win the league

The pundit was a guest on the latest episode of the Scottish Football Podcast and was asked about Hearts’ chances of winning the league while alongside Michael Stewart.

Despite still being in the ascendency, Dodds thinks that the Jambos will finish second, without commenting on who would take top prize.

He said: “You’ve got to realise that for Hearts to sustain a run, it’s going to be really tough.

“They have a good squad, I don’t know if the squad is strong enough to sustain it over the season. I’m not one of those jump on the bandwagon when it comes to saying Hearts will challenge for the title, I just think it’s a tough ask.

“I think they’ve got to realise that teams now against them are going to lift their game because they’re league leaders. I think they can finish second, do I think they’ll win the league? I have to still say no.”