Celtic Top Table, Rangers Victorious in Premiership: Weekend Roundup
The Scottish Premiership served up another weekend of thrilling action, with Celtic solidifying their place at the top of the table and Rangers securing a vital victory.
Celtic Maintain their Dominance
Celtic continued their relentless pursuit of the title with a comfortable 2-0 victory over St. Johnstone at McDiarmid Park. Kyogo Furuhashi opened the scoring in the first half, with a well-taken finish, before Liel Abada doubled the lead in the second half. This victory extended Celtic's lead at the top of the table to nine points.
Rangers Secure a Crucial Win
Rangers bounced back from their disappointing midweek draw against Aberdeen with a convincing 3-0 win over Ross County at Ibrox. Antonio Colak, James Tavernier, and Fashion Sakala were all on target for the Gers, who are now just three points behind their rivals. This victory will provide a much-needed boost in their title pursuit.
Other Premiership Action
Aberdeen and Hearts played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at Pittodrie, with both teams displaying attacking intent. Dundee United secured a crucial 2-1 win over Motherwell at Tannadice, while Hibernian and Kilmarnock played out a goalless draw.
Livingston and St. Mirren also fought out a draw, with the game ending 1-1.
Looking Ahead
With the Premiership title race heating up, the next few weeks promise to be exciting for Scottish football fans. Celtic will be looking to maintain their strong form, while Rangers will be eager to close the gap at the top.
The upcoming fixtures will be crucial for both sides, with the Old Firm derby looming on the horizon. This weekend's results have set the stage for a captivating conclusion to the season.