Celtic could be forgiven for growing a little weary competitively.
The inevitability of Brendan Rodgers' side claiming their seventh successive title often seen as a dispiriting element of Scottish football's one-club hierarchy.
While the Europa League will offer the club a more feasible challenge early next year, it is the club's incredible unbeaten run that is perhaps keeping this season interesting for the neutral observer.
Five points clear of second placed Rangers with a game less played, this afternoon's 2-2 draw against Hibernian marked Celtic's 68th successive game unbeaten - a remarkable demonstration of the Glasgow club's consistency.
Yet, it was so nearly 67 and out.
Taking on Neil Lennon's Hibs, a scoreless first-half quickly became a two-goal lead for Celtic, Scott Sinclair netting a rapid brace and seemingly keeping Celtic's run intact.
This second may have taken a fortunate deflection on the way in, but the build up play showed the very best Celtic have to offer.
Hibernian didn't wilt however. Two quick goals of their own brought the match level with a quarter of an hour still to play.
Although both sides would have chances of their own to steal a victory, none were quite so clear as this late ditch effort.
With Craig Gordon in no man's land, a seemingly open goal presented itself to the Hibs forward. The most straight-forward of finishes was all that was required.
And yet, from nowhere, Celtic's Mikael Lustig stuck out a foot that unquestionably held together Celtic's incredible run.
Even Hibernian's Neil Lennon couldn't but laugh.
