Celtic breathing down Hearts' necks as Martin O'Neill's side beat Hibs

The resurgent Bhoys moved within two points of the faltering leaders.

IRISH GOODBYE? Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neill waves to the fans after the William Hill Premiership match at Easter Road. Pic: Steve Welsh/PA Wire.

Martin O'Neill continued his resuscitation of Celtic's season by overseeing a fourth consecutive William Hill Premiership victory away to Hibernian on the day it emerged his caretaker stint is set to last a while longer.

The hard-fought 2-1 win, earned by first-half goals from Daizen Maeda and Arne Engels, moved the resurgent champions within two points of faltering William Hill Premiership leaders Hearts with a game in hand.