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ALLY McCOIST scored a hat-trick to give Rangers a 3-0 win over Hearts and put them within touching distance of their first championship for nine years.

Brian McClair (2) and Mo Johnston netted for Celtic as they beat St Mirren 3-1.

Ian Rush (above) got both of Liverpool’s goals as they recorded a 2-1 victory over Everton. The Welsh striker was appearing in the Merseyside derby before departing for Juventus in Italy.

Third-placed Spurs beat Oxford United 3-1, thanks to strikes by Glenn Hoddle, Chris Waddle and Paul Allen.

■ Ipswich keeper David Best complains to the referee, Roy Capey, but Chelsea’s goal stood.