Youssef Chermiti hat-trick powers Rangers to victory over leaders Hearts

Guardian Sport

by Ewan Murray at Ibrox

February 15, 2026

Hearts will take no consolation whatsoever from the fact their progress to the status of serious entity in a Scottish title race was demonstrated by the atmosphere at Ibrox. The scale of celebration that met Rangers’ victory decreed they had not defeated also-rans. Danny Röhl, the Rangers manager, went cavorting down the touchline as his team scored a fourth. This proved the game of the season in Scotland. A genuine thriller. It was also one Rangers dare not lose; that they took three points properly fuels hopes of snatching the league from Celtic’s grasp. An inspired second half from Rangers was sufficient as their visitors wilted. Continue reading...

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Originally published on Guardian Sport on 2/15/2026