Rampant Hearts moved two points clear of Celtic at the top of the Premiership after Alexandros Kyziridis’ wonder strike set them on the way to a 3-0 victory over Falkirk at Tynecastle.

The Greek winger – one of several new signings unearthed for the Edinburgh club by data firm Jamestown Analytics over the summer – broke the deadlock with an audacious effort midway through the first half.

Captain Lawrence Shankland then fired home his third goal in two games before defender Craig Halkett headed the third early in the second half.

As Hearts cruised towards a victory that ensured they will enter October as league leaders, their buoyant supporters chanted “bring on the Hibees” in anticipation of next Saturday evening’s Edinburgh derby at home to Hibernian.

Manager Derek McInnes sent out th

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