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Ryan Thom

Hearts fans handed Aberdeen boost as Pittodrie Premiership clash gets PPV treatment

Hearts fans will be able to watch Sunday's massive Premiership clash with Aberdeen with the showdown given the pay per view treatment.

Jambos unable to make the trip North to Pittrodrie will be able to stream the match via Aberdeen TV. New broadcasting rules this season allow clubs to show up to five home games on PPV and the Dons who trail Hearts in the league by just a point have opted to air this one live. It will cost fans £13.99 with coverage starting at 2.30pm.

Robbie Neilson’s men head to the North East in need of a confidence booster after suffering more Euro heartache on Thursday in front of a huge travelling support who made the trip to Florence, the Jambos were hammered 5-1 by Group A rivals Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League. The result leaves the Tynecastle club with just three wins in 13 games as they head into the weekend trailing city rivals Hibs by three points.

READ MORE: Hearts handed UEFA fines as two incidents on Europa Conference League duty lead to punishment

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Hearts face a defensive crisis with Nathaniel Atkinson adding to Neilson's woes. He was forced off after just 16 minutes in Italy. The Australian defender joins Craig Halkett, Kye Rowles and full back Michael Smith on the injury list.

Neilson may opt for the return of Toby Sibbick who this week vowed to bounce back after admitting he confidence was ‘knocked’ due to sub-par displays.

Hearts also have attackers Josh Ginnelly, Gary Mackay-Steven out, as well as long-term absentees Liam Boyce and Beni Baningime.

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