Derek McInnes has a message for the doubters: don't count Hearts out just yet. As the Jambos prepare for a historic title showdown with Celtic on Saturday, the manager is confident his team can "rip up the script" and end a 66-year wait for the Scottish crown.

Hearts sit top of the table, one point clear of Celtic, heading into the final day. A draw at Celtic Park would be enough to clinch the title—their first since 1958—and make them the first club outside the Old Firm to win the league since Aberdeen in 1985. It's the kind of underdog story that gets fans dreaming.

But the road to glory hasn't been without controversy. A heavily disputed stoppage-time penalty handed Celtic a 3-2 win over Motherwell midweek, keeping the title race alive. Without that late call, the defending champions would have needed a three-goal swing to retain their crown. Now, any victory for Celtic secures a 14th title in 15 years.

McInnes didn't mince words about the decision, calling it "disgusting" in the aftermath. But with the big game looming, he's focused on the bigger picture. "It's a perfect ending to the season—pure box office," he said, recalling the last final-day title decider in Scotland back in 1991. "There might be people who think everything's back on script, that Celtic win at home and take the league. But we've ripped the script up so often this season, and we've got one more in us."

The stats back up Hearts' confidence. They've led the league since September, set a new club points record with 80, and gone the entire campaign unbeaten at Tynecastle. Celtic, under interim boss Martin O'Neill, have been relentless too, winning six straight to close the gap. Saturday's clash promises to be a fitting finale to a season full of drama.

"Regardless of what happens tomorrow, it's been a brilliant campaign," McInnes added. "But it could be the most special one yet." For Hearts fans dreaming of history, the stage is set.