Confident David Weir reckons Hearts can mount a serious title tilt this season while Celtic and Rangers are focusing on European football.
Robbie Neilson's side remain the only unbeaten side in the Scottish Premiership and have caused problems for their Glasgow counterparts so far this term.
They sit three points behind Steven Gerrard's leaders, and a point ahead of the Parkhead side who are building momentum under Ange Postecoglou.
However, former Hearts and Rangers defender Weir insists they can make a push for top spot this season, as they don't have Europa League distractions to contend with.
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