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Rangers drop points as Celtic extend lead at top of Scottish Premiership

Gers held by Hearts as Hoops beat Livingston to move six points clear

Rangers dropped points in the Scottish Premiership title race as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Hearts at Tynecastle on Saturday. Celtic took full advantage of their Old Firm rivals' slip-up by beating Livingston 2-1 at Parkhead to move six points clear at the top of the table. Jota scored the only goal of the first half in Gorgie, but Lawrence Shankland levelled for Hearts just after the hour mark. Rangers pushed for a winner but could not find a way past Craig Gordon in the Hearts goal. The result leaves Rangers six points behind Celtic with just 15 games remaining. Hearts remain fourth in the table, two points behind third-placed Aberdeen. Celtic took the lead against Livingston through Daizen Maeda in the 15th minute. The Japanese striker turned home from close range after Jota's shot had been parried by Shamal George. Livingston equalised in the 35th minute through Ayo Obileye. The defender headed home from close range after Bruce Anderson's cross had found him unmarked at the back post. Celtic regained the lead just before half-time through Jota. The Portuguese winger curled a superb effort into the top corner from the edge of the area. Celtic held on to their lead in the second half to secure a vital three points. The Hoops are now six points clear of Rangers at the top of the table with 15 games remaining.