It all comes down to this. Celtic and Hearts are set to battle it out on the final matchday of the Scottish Premiership on Sunday, with the league title hanging in the balance. For Celtic, it's a must-win scenario: they sit second in the table with 79 points, just one point behind league leaders Hearts on 80. A victory at Celtic Park would see Martin O'Neill's men snatch the crown and defend their championship.

But the road to glory is paved with challenges. Celtic's squad is battered by injuries, with several key players sidelined. Kasper Schmeichel is out for the season with a shoulder injury, meaning Viljami Sinisalo will step up between the posts. Cameron Carter-Vickers is still nursing a severe Achilles issue, while Jota is out long-term after an ACL tear. Julian Araujo and Tomás Čvančara are also done for the campaign with thigh and groin injuries, respectively.

There's a glimmer of hope for some returns. Colby Donovan is highly doubtful with a hamstring problem, though he's back in light training. Callum Osmand is still building match fitness after major hamstring surgery, and Adam Montgomery remains sidelined until late May. Expect the same starting XI from last match to take the field, with Kelechi Iheanacho—who came off the bench to score the winner last time—ready to make an impact as a substitute if needed.

Hearts, however, are in an equally precarious position. Manager Derek McInnes is dealing with a brutal injury crisis of his own. The team suffered a devastating double blow in their last outing, losing both Craig Halkett and Marc Leonard to Achilles tendon ruptures. Both are out for the season, with Halkett potentially facing up to a year on the sidelines. The defensive and midfield units are further depleted by hamstring injuries to Oisin McEntee and Calem Nieuwenhof, while Tómas Magnússon and Eduardo Ageu are unavailable due to severe thigh and muscle issues.

On a slightly brighter note, goalkeeper Craig Gordon is considered a minor positive, with a slim chance of featuring. But with both teams ravaged by injuries, Sunday's showdown promises to be a gritty, high-stakes affair where every pass, tackle, and shot could decide the title. For fans and players alike, it's the kind of drama that makes Scottish football unforgettable.