ROBBIE NEILSON has called on Hearts to pile pressure on SPL leaders Celtic.

The Jambos can move to within five points of the Hoops with a win at Dundee United tonight, 24 hours before Gordon Strachan's side take on Falkirk at Parkhead.

A victory would be the first time since October Hearts have won back-to-back in the league.

Neilson said: "It's a chance to put pressure on Celtic. We're getting to the final third of the season and the first thing we do after a game on a Saturday is check other results and see if we've clawed anything back.

"It's important we keep winning so we've got a great chance of being up there at the end of the season."

Jambos' record signing Mirsad Beslija has recovered from the knee injury that saw him carried off on his debut against Aberdeen.

Paul Hartley is also available after suspension and likely to return to midfield.

Hearts are chasing the Double but the SFA have told them and Hibs there is no chance of Scottish Cup ties being played at Murrayfield.

Fans are excited at the prospect of the sides meeting in the semis or final and are pushing for Murrayfield but anygamewillbeatHampden.

Taken from the Daily Record