Martin O'Neill's Celtic can draw level on points with Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts on Sunday
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill can "understand" why some Hibernian supporters may not want Edinburgh rivals Hearts to win the Scottish Premiership, but does not expect such sentiment to affect Sunday's trip to Easter Road.
The defending champions trail leaders Hearts by three points but can go level with victory at Hibs before Rangers visit Hearts on Monday.
"I can maybe understand that, that maybe some Hibs fans wouldn't want Hearts to win the league but that won't cross over, one to the team selection, two to the coaching staff," said O'Neill.
"I think they would be more invigorated by news of that. If I could could call upon some Hibs fans to refrain from that, that would help."
