Jean-Claude Darcheville
Reuters

Rangers stay top

Updated 22.23 Wed Feb 27 2008
Keywords: Rangers, Celtic

Rangers cemented their lead at the top of the Scottish Premier League with a 4-0 demolition of Hearts.

Jean-Claude Darcheville and Nacho Novo both netted a double to secure the 'Gers a tenth consecutive league win.

Jean-Claude Darcheville and Nacho Novo both netted a double to secure the 'Gers a 10th consecutive league win.

But second-place Celtic beat Inverness 2-1 to keep the pressure on the leaders.

Goals from Scott McDonald and Georgios Samaras put the Hoops in control for most of the match.

But Marius Niculae pulled a goal back in the 70th minute to put the home side under pressure in the closing spell.

Rangers stay top with 62 points, four ahead of their Glasgow rivals.

Third-place Motherwell lag a considerable distance behind the Old Firm pair with 44 points.

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