Scottish Premiership: Celtic return high, Rangers unconvincing, Aberdeen late present & derby drama | Soccer Information

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There have been some spectacular wins and comebacks within the Scottish Premiership on the weekend – so what did we study from the newest spherical of video games?

Assured Celtic return to summit

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Celtic supervisor Brendan Rodgers displays on his facet’s 3-0 win at Motherwell and heaps reward on the efficiency of goalscorer Luke McCowan

There was no Callum McGregor for Celtic, however the lack of their captain didn’t hamper them as their persistent passing finally wore Motherwell right down to see them finish the weekend again on the high of the Premiership.

After Lennon Miller threatened early for the hosts, the Hoops regarded again to their greatest with a full staff efficiency.

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The Scottish Soccer studio talk about Liam Gordon’s pink card and why VAR made the proper choice to improve it from a yellow card

Luke McCowan confirmed he deserved his first begin and likewise 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 pale and struggled to deal with Brendan Rodgers’ facet.

Rangers declare unconvincing win in opposition to St Mirren

The strain was on Rangers to ship a efficiency to keep away from dropping additional behind within the title race, however they had 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 regarded to see off the Buddies.

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Watch highlights from the Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and St Mirren

It was Vaclav Cerny to the rescue as they received 2-1 however they face an excellent harder take a look at on Wednesday night time in opposition to unbeaten Aberdeen, reside on Sky Sports activities.

Whereas there have been no factors for Stephen Robinson’s facet, the supervisor will probably be inspired by the much-improved efficiency from their defeat at Hearts.

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After their spectacular fightback at Celtic Park, Aberdeen produced one other late aim to maintain up the strain on the high 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 aim distinction solely.

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Highlights from the Scottish Premiership match between Aberdeen and Dundee United

Jimmy Thelin’s half-time modifications made an influence with Peter Ambrose scoring solely his second aim for the membership.

Dundee United have discovered their toes rapidly on their Premiership return with that solely their first defeat away from Tannadice this season.

Strain at Hibs as Hearts snatch late draw

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Hibernian supervisor David Grey says he was disillusioned with the way in which his facet switched off to give up a lead of their 1-1 draw at house to Hearts

As soon as once more Hibs dropped factors from a profitable place because the strain 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 realizing how typically they’ve conceded late on this season.

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James Wilson ranges it for Hearts at Easter Street as he makes it 1-1 in opposition to Hibernian within the Edinburgh derby

And their defensive points had been uncovered once more as Hearts scored late on with certainly one of solely two photographs heading in the right direction.

It’s one other level for Neil Critchley at Hearts however he will probably be searching for Lawrence Shankland to rediscover his type of final season after he as soon as once more handed up probabilities he would have scored.

Are St Johnstone on the up below Valakari?

St Johnstone made it two straight wins below 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 risk within the second half to safe one other win of their bid to keep away from one other season in a relegation battle.

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Highlights from the Scottish Premiership match between Dundee and St Johnstone

Dundee impressed at Motherwell every week in the past however they didn’t construct on that efficiency and struggled to shine at house.

Tony Docherty’s facet haven’t received back-to-back video games this season as they wrestle to point out the shape that noticed them end within the high half final season.

Ross County declare helpful victory

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Highlights from the Scottish Premiership match between Ross County and Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock shocked Rangers with a win final trip however they got here undone within the Highlands as Ross County secured what may very well be an important win of their battle to keep away from a 3rd season within the play-offs.

It was solely a slender win however their house 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 pink card of the season with Liam Donnelly’s pointless pink after they had been 1-0 up the catalyst to their downfall.

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