The weekend noticed some spectacular wins and comebacks within the Scottish Premiership – so what did we be taught from the most recent spherical of fixtures?
Assured Celtics again to prime
Celtic have been with out Callum McGregor however the demise of their captain didn’t hinder them and their relentless passing finally wore down Motherwell and put them again on the prime of the Premier League desk on the weekend.
After Lennon Miller threatened the hosts early on, the Hoops have been again to their greatest with a team-wide efficiency.
Luke McCowan proved worthy of his first begin and likewise scored the opener, whereas Alex Valle and Alistair John Alistair Johnston was spectacular defensively.
Stewart Kettlewell has demanded enchancment from the Steelers, however after an encouraging begin they’ve light and struggled to deal with Brendan Rodgers’ facet.
Rangers’ unconvincing win over St Mirren
Rangers are underneath stress to place in a powerful efficiency and keep away from falling additional behind within the title race, however they made an unconvincing begin in opposition to St Mirren and have been overwhelmed at half-time boos.
Captain James Tavernier was dropped and solely got here on at half-time together with Cyriel Dessers, when Philippe Clement was seeing off his companions.
Vaclav Cerny got here to the rescue as they gained 2-1, however they face a harder take a look at in opposition to unbeaten Aberdeen on Wednesday night time, Sky Sports activities Dwell.
Whereas Stephen Robinson’s facet have been held scoreless, the supervisor shall be inspired by the staff’s vastly improved efficiency because the loss to Hearts.
Can Aberdeen be stopped?
Aberdeen added one other late purpose to maintain the stress on prime of the Premier League desk after a formidable fightback at Celtic Park.
It has been 18 video games since their final defeat and their refusal to surrender is spectacular as they solely path Celtic on purpose distinction.
Jimmy Thelin’s half-time adjustments had an affect and Peter Ambrose scored solely his second purpose for the membership.
Dundee United shortly discovered their ft of their Premier League return, shedding away to Tannadice for the primary time this season.
Hearts draw late, Hibs underneath stress
Hibs as soon as once more dropped factors from a profitable place because the stress on head coach David Grey confirmed no indicators of easing.
Mikola Kuhalevich’s strike within the opener was a delight, however there was additionally nervousness among the many followers, realizing how usually they have been conceding objectives on the finish of the season.
Their defensive issues have been as soon as once more uncovered as Hearts scored with certainly one of solely two photographs on purpose within the dying seconds.
It was one other level for Hearts’ Neil Critchley, however he shall be in search of Laurence Shankland to rediscover his kind from final season after he gave up one other scoring likelihood.
Will St Johnstone rise underneath Varakari?
St Johnstone have gained two video games in a row underneath new supervisor Simo Valakari to maneuver into the highest six.
They gave Dundee the opener at Dens Park however they confirmed an attacking menace within the second half to safe one other win and keep away from one other season within the relegation battle.
Dundee impressed in opposition to Motherwell every week in the past, however they did not construct on that and struggled to carry out properly at dwelling.
Tony Docherty’s facet are but to win back-to-back video games this season as they wrestle to indicate the shape that noticed them end within the prime half final season.
Invaluable victory for Ross County
Kilmarnock shocked Rangers with a win of their final recreation however failed at Highland as Ross County gained a degree of their combat to keep away from the play-offs for a 3rd season A vital victory.
It was solely a slender victory however their dwelling kind saved them from computerized relegation final season and Don Cowie is decided to make Dingwall a tricky place to play.
With the staff main 1-0, Killie acquired his fifth purple card of the season, Liam Donnelly’s pointless purple card changing into the catalyst for the staff’s downfall.