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Hearts have taken 16 points from their first six league games Former captain Christophe Berra feels Hearts fans can legitimately dream of winning the Premiership but believes second place, and splitting the Old Firm's traditional stranglehold, is realistic as Rangers are "not convincing anyone". The Tynecastle side are two points clear of champions Celtic at the top of the table, having dropped just two points from the opening six matches. Berra, who was part of of the squad which won eight of their first 10 matches in the 2005-06 season under George Burley, thinks staying there might be too much to ask in head coach Derek Mc Innes' debut campaign. "We're not silly but when things are going well you need to enjoy it, " Berra told BBC Sport Scotland. "Celtic have had a slow start but they've had slow starts in the past and you expect them to pick up. "Rangers, on the other hand, are very fragile just now. They're not convincing anyone and it's definitely there for Hearts to try to get second place. "One game at a time. Just make sure you keep on ticking them off, getting three points or not losing games. If you continue to do that, you know you'll give yourself a right good chance. " Milne's rise from deputy left-back to Hearts' dynamic attacker Weekend lookback - Can Hearts split the Old Firm? Get Hearts news notifications in the BBC Sport app The more optimistic among the Hearts support are thinking bigger than that, and Berra, a Scottish Cup winner with the Edinburgh team in 2006, has no issue with anyone in maroon and white who dares to believe in a title challenge. "I think you can dream, " added the former centre-half who was capped 41 times for Scotland. "We're only six games in so there's a long way to go. Maybe come and have this conversation at 30 games in, before the split. "The manager's not daft, he knows it's a long season. He'll be telling them to calm down, take it with a pinch of salt, enjoy it but let's just take every game as it comes. " Captain Lawrence Shankland scored both goals in the recent win away to Rangers and was on target again in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Falkirk. The 30-year-old is on seven goals for the season, while summer signings Claudio Braga and Alexandros Kyziridis have six and four respectively. "There's a very experienced manager who knows the league inside out, " said Berra of Mc Innes. "For the last few years they've relied on Shankland a lot. He's still contributing but they've also got players around him who're a big threat as well and scoring goals. That adds to the fear factor especially when teams come to Tynecastle. " 'In Donald we trust' - how Europe's 'best-ever captain' masterminded win 'Soul gone' from Man Utd - Rooney has 'no faith' in Amorim Packers and Cowboys play out epic tie in Dallas The true story of Joseph Merrick, the so-called Elephant Man Michael Sheen on playing Tony Blair and giving away millions Some of music history’s most shocking stories revealed Martin Lewis's top tips on student finance 'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played' How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs 'In Donald we trust' - how Europe's 'best-ever captain' masterminded win How a dramatic end to the Ryder Cup unfolded. Video How a dramatic end to the Ryder Cup unfolded 'Soul gone' from Man Utd - Rooney has 'no faith' in Amorim Red Roses' next task - to defy legacy flops of the past Late Gabriel winner snatches victory for Arsenal at Newcastle. Video Late Gabriel winner snatches victory for Arsenal at Newcastle Record-breaking Red Roses celebrate World Cup triumph Is Nuno the right man for West Ham? Emotional Lowry almost lost for words after crucial Ryder Cup putt. Video Emotional Lowry almost lost for words after crucial Ryder Cup putt Dominant England outclass Canada to win Rugby World Cup. Video Dominant England outclass Canada to win Rugby World Cup From England contender to reputation in tatters - Potter's fall from grace How two big gambles finally paid out in Red Roses World Cup glory County Championship 2025 team of the season as chosen by you Dahl, Torres and 'Keighley Queens' - the making of Kildunne 'Bird became cricket legend without scoring a run for England' Who are the players in England's Ashes squad? How will each side fare in Prem Rugby? Club-by-club preview Is Verstappen back in the title race? - F1 Q&A Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.