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Former Hearts and Dundee United manager Robbie Neilson thinks Hibs have "gone under the radar" with their performances this season.
Having struggled for consistency, Hibs have now won three in a row for the first time this season and can go fourth with victory over Motherwell on Saturday.
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"I think they're a solid team but I don't think they're an outstanding team," Neilson told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.
"It's difficult because you're probably comparing them against a strong Hearts team and a really good Motherwell team as well.
"They've picked up recently because they're scoring the chances they get.
"I think having Kieron Bowie in that striker position has given him a bit of a lift. But because he's quite young he goes up and down, so he'll score kind of unpredictably. Maybe score for four or five games and then not for a few weeks.
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"Hibs are a good team, but they're not a great team. And I think we've got a few really good teams outside the Old Firm this year, so they've kind of gone under the radar a wee bit."
Scottish coach and analyst John Walker suggests Hibs' European commitments contributed to their slow start to the campaign.
"We always see Scottish teams struggle with that adaption of the early start of the season when you're playing Thursday-Sunday and it knocks people out," he said.
"When you look at Hearts I think this is why they are probably in the best position they're ever going to be to win this title, it makes such a difference being able to have your week already set."
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