Hearts bounce back to open up five-point lead at top of table 

Hearts 1 Falkirk 0

Hearts responded to questions about their ability to maintain their title challenge by grinding out a 1-0 win over Falkirk to move five points clear of Rangers at the top of the William Hill Premiership.

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