GLASGOW, Nov 4: Celtic moved 13 points clear at the top of the Scottish Premier League (SPL) thanks to a late winner from Stephen McManus in their 2-1 home victory over Hearts on Saturday.

McManus bundled the ball towards goal with keeper Craig Gordon juggling it over the line in stoppage time for a dramatic winner.

Czech defender Jiri Jarosik headed home in 86 minutes to wipe out the opening goal from Hearts' Andrius Velicka. The Lithuanian forward had raced in on goal to slot the ball under keeper Artur Boruc in 72 minutes.

Celtic top the SPL standings with 34 points from 13 games while Hearts remain second on 21 from 13 games. Third-placed Rangers are at Dundee United on Sunday and have 19 from 12.—Reuters