Hearts failed to stretch their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership, while Edinburgh rivals Hibernian climbed to second.
Craig Levein believes Hearts can maintain their title challenge and says he "does not want to ruin anyone's hopes or dreams".
Hearts boss Craig Levein has been named Scottish Premiership manager of the month for August.
Ian Crocker and Andy Walker give their predictions and key players for the upcoming weekend of Scottish Premiership football.
Hearts moved five points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership after Steven Naismith's goal secured a 1-0 win at Motherwell.
Hearts boss Craig Levein has not decided whether he will return to the dugout this weekend after his recent heart scare.
After the international break it's time to get back to league business with Ian Crocker & Andy Walker's Premiership preview.
Hearts manager Craig Levein was back at the club's training ground on Monday, two weeks after suffering a heart-related health scare.
| # | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hearts | 6 | 9 | 16 |
| 2 | Rangers | 6 | 9 | 11 |
| 3 | Hibernian | 6 | 6 | 11 |
| 4 | Livingston | 6 | 2 | 11 |
| 5 | Kilmarnock | 6 | 3 | 10 |
| # | Team | Pl | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hearts | 4 | 11 | 9 |
| 2 | Inverness | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| 3 | Cowdenb'th | 4 | -5 | 6 |
| 4 | Cove | 4 | -2 | 3 |
| 5 | Raith | 4 | -5 | 1 |
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