Scottish Premier League Roundup, Jan. 26

Scottish Premier League Roundup, Jan. 26

Published Jan. 27, 2011 1:06 a.m. ET

Celtic thrashed third-place Hearts 4-0 on Wednesday to stay five points clear of fierce Glasgow rival Rangers at the top of the Scottish Premier League.

Ireland striker Anthony Stokes scored a goal in each half, adding to strikes by James Forrest and Paddy McCourt, to give Hearts only its second defeat since October.

Rangers cruised to a 2-0 victory over second-bottom Aberdeen, courtesy of goals by defender Madjid Bougherra and striker Nikica Jelavic.

Hearts is now five points behind Rangers, which has two games in hand over Celtic.
 

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