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Alan Galindo

Paul Hanlon urges Hibs to use Hearts derby high to secure top six and fight for Europe

Paul Hanlon has urged Hibs to use their Edinburgh derby high to secure a top-six place.

Lee Johnson's men go into the final round of fixtures before the league split with their destiny in their own hands after claiming the capital bragging rights with a 1-0 victory over Hearts at Easter Road. Kevin Nisbet was the hero as he fired home in the second period to leave the Hibees heading into a final day of drama in the race for the top half.

The men from Leith know that they are guaranteed to finish in the top end and in that fight for European football next season with victory over St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park. A draw or a loss and favours will be needed elsewhere. There was a lot of pressure going into the showdown last weekend. Both clubs were out of sorts results wise and on poor runs but the Hibees have stopped the rot in what Hanlon describes as a 'massive win'.

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