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Derek McInnes is confident Hearts players can handle title pressure

Celtic secured a last-minute victory against Motherwell after a controversial VAR penalty decision, leading to a winner-takes-all Scottish Premiership title decider against Hearts on the final day.

The penalty was awarded to Celtic in the dying seconds for an alleged handball by Motherwell midfielder Sam Nicholson, though replays indicated the ball likely struck his head, not his hand.

Hearts manager Derek McInnes vehemently criticised the decision, labelling it 'disgusting' and expressing disbelief, stating his team would be 'up against everybody' on Saturday.

Pundits, including Gary Lineker and former Rangers striker Kris Boyd, also condemned the VAR call, with Lineker calling it potentially 'the worst VAR decision' he had ever seen.

Despite the widespread criticism, Celtic boss Martin…