Scottish Premiership: Very Important Rangers Victory, Celtic Prepared For Bayern & Dons Lastly Return To Profitable Methods

Rangers eased some strain with a victory, Celtic returned to profitable methods in model and Aberdeen lastly ended the longest winless run within the membership’s historical past.

Work to do for Clement regardless of Hearts win

After the worst week of his Rangers profession, it was only a case of profitable for Philippe Clement in opposition to Hearts.

The strain was on after their Scottish Cup exit to Queen’s Park they usually discovered themselves forward at Tynecastle with no shot on the right track after Jamie McCart despatched the ball into his personal internet.

It was removed from spectacular for Rangers, although, with goalkeeper Jack Butland their finest participant within the capital.

They’ve lower the hole on Celtic again to 13 factors and a few strain has eased on the supervisor however he, and the gamers, will know they should do extra to win again the followers in a season that appears set to finish with out silverware.

Sensible Celtic put together for Bayern

There was no European hangover for Celtic as they returned to profitable methods after Bayern Munich in model in opposition to Dundee United to edge ever nearer to an all-but-guaranteed title.

Brendan Rodgers opted to relaxation, for essentially the most half, Daizen Maeda and Nicolas Kuhn with their absence having no actual adverse impression.

Jota began and impressed. His first objective at Celtic Park since his return will give Rodgers a choice about who ought to begin the second leg of their Champions League play-off on Tuesday night time.

United boss Jim Goodwin admitted they have been “outplayed” at Celtic Park, which is much from stunning from the aspect steamrollering their option to their thirteenth title in 14 years.

Aberdeen lastly finish winless run and add to Dundee woes

It had been a very long time coming, however Aberdeen lastly ended their lengthy anticipate a Premiership win – their first of 2025.

Their third victory in opposition to Dundee this season moved them again as much as third within the desk, with a goal-of-the-season contender from Topi Kenskinen so as to add to their celebrations.

Whereas it might be an enormous win for the Dons, it was a unique story for Tony Docherty’s aspect as they dropped to eleventh within the desk.

They created, however couldn’t convert which has been a difficulty for the Darkish Blues this season as they wrestle to construct on final season’s top-six end.

Motherwell followers can be hoping Wimmer is a winner

Motherwell have been fifth within the Premiership once they “reluctantly” accepted Stuart Kettlewell’s resignation, they’re now eighth after a disappointing 3-0 defeat at residence to Ross County.

Michael Wimmer began work at Fir Park on Monday after he was appointed because the membership’s new supervisor and the followers can be hoping they will encourage the gamers after 4 straight league defeats.

It was an excellent win for Ross County as they give the impression of being to keep away from a 3rd straight season within the relegation play-offs.

Ronan Hale now has eight objectives this season and, with 4 wins from their final 5 on the street, it’s certain to provide each him and the workforce confidence.

What else did we study?

St Johnstone had been experiencing one thing of a resurgence below new supervisor Simo Valakari with back-to-back wins, however they got here crashing down at Kilmarnock on Saturday.

Defeat at Rugby Park means they continue to be six factors adrift on the foot of the desk whereas solely objective distinction is protecting Killie out of the highest six.

Hibs prolonged their unbeaten Premiership run to 10 video games with a goalless draw at St Mirren, however there was an excessive amount of reliance on goalkeeper Jordan Smith for boss David Grey’s liking.

The Buddies could have picked up a degree to stay within the high six, however their lack of objectives can be a priority for supervisor Stephen Robinson. They’ve failed to attain in 11 of their 26 Premiership video games this season.