Lawrence Shankland v Kevin Nisbet Hearts Hibs striker debate which is great news for Steve Clarke and Scotland
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Sunday’s Edinburgh derby at Easter Road in the Scottish Cup fourth round can be framed numerous ways. Some Hibs fans view it as Lee Johnson’s last stand. Lose and the pressure mounts. Win and it is a result which could have a transformative effect. On the other side of the city, Hearts, in the eyes of many, are overwhelming favourites in the midst of an eight-game unbeaten run. Could this finally be the moment Robbie Neilson gets his first win in Leith as manager?