There have been some spectacular wins and comebacks within the Scottish Premiership on the weekend – so what did we be taught from the newest spherical of video games?
Assured Celtic return to summit
There was no Callum McGregor for Celtic, however the lack of their captain didn’t hamper them as their persistent passing finally wore Motherwell all the way down to see them finish the weekend again on the prime of the Premiership.
After Lennon Miller threatened early for the hosts, the Hoops seemed again to their greatest with a full staff efficiency.
Luke McCowan confirmed he deserved his first begin and in addition netted the opener, whereas Alex Valle and Alistair Johnston impressed in defence.
Stuart Kettlewell demanded an enchancment from the Steelmen however, after an encouraging begin, they light and struggled to deal with Brendan Rodgers’ aspect.
Rangers declare unconvincing win in opposition to St Mirren
The stress was on Rangers to ship a efficiency to keep away from dropping additional behind within the title race, however they have been booed off at half-time after an unconvincing begin in opposition to St Mirren.
Captain James Tavernier was dropped and solely launched together with Cyriel Dessers after the break as Philippe Clement seemed to see off the Buddies.
It was Vaclav Cerny to the rescue as they gained 2-1 however they face a fair harder check on Wednesday evening in opposition to unbeaten Aberdeen, stay on Sky Sports activities.
Whereas there have been no factors for Stephen Robinson’s aspect, the supervisor shall be inspired by the much-improved efficiency from their defeat at Hearts.
Can Aberdeen be stopped?
After their spectacular fightback at Celtic Park, Aberdeen produced one other late objective to maintain up the stress on the prime of the Premiership.
It is 18 video games since their final defeat and their refusal to surrender which is spectacular as they continue to be behind Celtic on objective distinction solely.
Jimmy Thelin’s half-time adjustments made an impression with Peter Ambrose scoring solely his second objective for the membership.
Dundee United have discovered their ft shortly on their Premiership return with that solely their first defeat away from Tannadice this season.
Stress at Hibs as Hearts snatch late draw
As soon as once more Hibs dropped factors from a successful place because the stress on head coach David Grey exhibits no signal of easing.
There was pleasure with Mykola Kuharevich firing within the opener, however there have been additionally nerves with the followers understanding how usually they’ve conceded late on this season.
And their defensive points have been uncovered once more as Hearts scored late on with one in all solely two pictures on track.
It’s one other level for Neil Critchley at Hearts however he shall be searching for Lawrence Shankland to rediscover his type of final season after he as soon as once more handed up possibilities he would have scored.
Are St Johnstone on the up beneath Valakari?
St Johnstone made it two straight wins beneath new boss Simo Valakari as they lifted themselves into the highest six.
They gifted Dundee the opener at Dens Park however they confirmed their attacking menace within the second half to safe one other win of their bid to keep away from one other season in a relegation battle.
Dundee impressed at Motherwell every week in the past however they did not construct on that efficiency and struggled to shine at dwelling.
Tony Docherty’s aspect haven’t gained back-to-back video games this season as they battle to point out the shape that noticed them end within the prime half final season.
Ross County declare precious victory
Kilmarnock shocked Rangers with a win final day trip however they got here undone within the Highlands as Ross County secured what might be an important win of their battle to keep away from a 3rd season within the play-offs.
It was solely a slim win however their dwelling kind saved them from automated relegation final season with Don Cowie decided to maintain Dingwall as a tough place to play.
Killie picked up their fifth purple card of the season with Liam Donnelly’s unnecessary purple once they have been 1-0 up the catalyst to their downfall.