Very important wins for Rangers and Hibernian have eased some strain, nevertheless it was one other sport with no win for Aberdeen as they misplaced floor to relentless Celtic within the title race forward of Wednesday’s conflict at Pittodrie, stay on Sky Sports activities.
Very important away win eases strain at Rangers
Rangers knew they needed to win at St Johnstone. It was not fairly however their scrappy 1-0 victory averted three straight Premiership defeats on the highway whereas closing the hole on Aberdeen in second.
Ianis Hagi was handed his first league begin of the season and there have been extra positives than negatives for the Romania worldwide as he performed a key position within the personal objective that secured the factors in Perth.
There was additionally a begin for captain James Tavernier who additionally put Jason Holt underneath strain as he turned the ball into his personal web within the second half.
After their spectacular Europa League victory in Good, Philippe Clement’s aspect needed to win ugly in opposition to a Saints aspect who look a lot improved underneath new supervisor Simo Valakari.
Rangers have solely managed to attain three away objectives within the league this season so there may be nonetheless lots of enchancment wanted if they’re to place any strain on the highest two this season.
Turning level for Hibs?
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Highlights from the Scottish Premiership match between Motherwell and Hibernian
Based mostly on Saturday’s emphatic win at Motherwell, it seems Hibs’ dramatic comeback in opposition to Aberdeen was the catalyst to kickstart their season.
They performed with goal from kick-off at Fir Park and their attacking fashion confirmed a aspect stuffed with confidence whereas the hosts had been far beneath their finest.
Hibs impressed at Motherwell
It has been a dismal begin for head coach David Grey however the Easter Highway board has backed him and, based mostly on their efficiency on Saturday, the squad are behind the previous captain as effectively.
They’re off the underside of the Premiership, three factors above Hearts however with their subsequent sport away to Celtic they’re most likely set to face the hardest check of the season.
Aberdeen lose tempo on unstoppable Celtic
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Watch highlights from the Scottish Premiership match between Hearts and Aberdeen
After their blistering begin underneath Jimmy Thelin, it was a third sport with no win for Aberdeen as they dropped 5 factors behind Premiership leaders Celtic who they host on Wednesday night time, stay on Sky Sports activities.
There have been six modifications for the Dons and a again 4 who had by no means performed collectively earlier than.
Thelin appears to have his thoughts on holding the squad recent for the hectic festive interval however there isn’t any doubt he may have discovered one thing about his fringe gamers at Tynecastle.
Whereas the Dons have toiled within the final three video games, Celtic look to be getting stronger.
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Brendan Rodgers is stuffed with reward for Celtic after their 5-0 win over Ross County and says his aspect have got here from being booed off twelve months in the past to now being in a robust place mentally
Brendan Rodgers additionally made six modifications however the truth 5 of them scored in a blistering begin in opposition to Ross County reveals the squad he has at his disposal as he juggles home and European duties.
Luke McCowan was essentially the most spectacular of the incoming gamers with a objective and three assists proving his change from Dundee in the summertime was the best one.
Nobody would have been stunned if the Hoops had hit double figures as they launched wave after wave of assault in opposition to the Staggies who supplied little.
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Aberdeen fought again for a draw at Celtic Park earlier within the season, however you may sense the Hoops are decided to make that their solely dropped level.
Damage woes as Critchley takes positives from draw
Hearts’ Stephen Kingsley suffered a hamstring harm in opposition to Aberdeen
Hibs’ win at Motherwell put the strain on Hearts however, regardless of ending a four-game shedding run, they continue to be backside of the desk.
And with the hard-fought level got here accidents. Stephen Kingsley was stretchered off with a hamstring difficulty whereas Frankie Kent limped off with a knee downside.
It leaves Neil Critchley with restricted defensive choices as Gerald Taylor is already on the sidelines.
