Stephen Kingsley believes Aberdeen's early season struggles are serving as a cautionary tale for those caught in the hype of a potential Hearts title challenge.

The Jambos defender is adamant all the focus should be directed to Saturday's derby with Hibs, despite the Gorgie outfit sitting two points clear at the Premiership summit.

An unbeaten start had triggered Tynecastle title talk, and the prospect of Derek McInnes's side being the most credible contenders to split the Old Firm.

But the full-back admits beating their Edinburgh rivals is the immediate extent of their grand ambitions despite a remarkable revival, writes Record Sport .

Aberdeen, like Hearts this season, flew out the traps last term but faded to finish fifth – and now prop up the Premiership pile after a

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