MAGIC FROM MAGNUSSON

Supersub seals dramatic late derby win for Jambos

- BY ANTHONY BROWN

SUBSTITUTE Tomas Magnusson scored a late winner as William Hill Premiership leaders Hearts defeated Hibernian 1-0 in a tense Edinburgh derby to tighten their grip on top spot.

The Icelandic midfielder popped up with the game's decisive moment in the 88th minute to spark jubilant scenes inside Tynecastle.

The Jambos are now six points ahead of Rangers, who have a game in hand, and nine ahead of Celtic, who have two games in hand.

Hearts boss Derek McInnes handed a first start to January signing Islam Chesnokov, while Frankie Kent replaced Craig Halkett, who was suspended following his red card in last Tuesday's defeat at St Mirren.

There were also two changes to the Hibs side that started last Wednesday's win over Dundee United as Jordan Obita and Elie Youan made way for Nicky Cadden and Kai Andrews.