Miller on target as Celtic break Hearts

Celtic sent a warning to Champions League Group A opponents Anderlecht with a five-goal demolition of Hearts at Parkhead.

Celtic sent a warning to Champions League Group A opponents Anderlecht with a five-goal demolition of Hearts at Parkhead.

Martin O'Neill's supremely-confident side moved four points clear of Rangers at the top of the Bank of Scotland Premier League with a double from Republic of Ireland Under-21 international Liam Miller, one apiece from Henrik Larsson and Stanislav Varga.

Even Hearts midfielder Phil Stamp got on the scoresheet for the Hoops with a great header beyond his own goalkeeper, Tepi Moilanen.

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