Hearts vs Livingston preview - King of Hearts back in the pack

Hearts midfielder Billy King is in contention for the Scottish Championship clash with Livingston on Sunday following an ankle injury.

It means manager Robbie Neilson has a fully-fit squad, although midfielder Miguel Pallardo is still short of match fitness following his recent arrival at the club.

Assistant coach Stevie Crawford said: "I think it's great if the fans are expecting us to win. If that's a pressure that we've got to deal with then so be it.

"We're a big a club. We won't be getting carried away and the players certainly won't be getting carried away. There are no signs of it on the training ground, there are no signs of it about the place and I think that's a credit to them."

Livingston manager John McGlynn returns to his former Tynecastle home without Kevin Walker, Simon Mensing and Declan Gallagher who all have knee injuries. Bradley Donaldson is also unavailable due to an ankle problem.

McGlynn said: "We played Aberdeen in midweek and are straight back into a really tough game. We lost 4-0 at Pittodrie, however that scoreline was harsh.

"If we play like we did there, especially in the first half, then we have a chance. There will be a big crowd and the players will enjoy that. We knocked Hearts out of the Petrofac Training Cup earlier in the season but the team we play in this game will be very different."