Premiership Roundup: Celtic Lead, Rangers Win
The Scottish Premiership delivered another weekend of thrilling action, with Celtic extending their lead at the top of the table and Rangers securing an important victory. Here's a recap of the key events:
Celtic Remain Unbeaten
Celtic continued their dominant start to the season with a convincing 4-0 win over St. Johnstone at Parkhead. Kyogo Furuhashi opened the scoring with a clinical finish, and Liel Abada added a second before half-time. Josip Juranovic and Matt O'Riley then sealed the victory in the second half, ensuring Celtic maintained their unbeaten record in the league.
This result further solidified Celtic's position at the top of the table, with a comfortable five-point advantage over their rivals.
Rangers Bounce Back
Rangers bounced back from their midweek defeat to Liverpool with a crucial 2-1 win over Motherwell at Ibrox. Antonio Colak put Rangers ahead early in the second half, but Sean Goss equalized for Motherwell shortly after. However, James Tavernier scored a penalty in the 71st minute to secure the win and keep Rangers in the hunt for the title.
The victory was vital for Rangers, who are now just three points behind Celtic and are looking to close the gap in the coming weeks.
Other Notable Results
Aberdeen continued their impressive form with a 2-1 win over Hearts at Tynecastle. Duk scored twice for Aberdeen, who are now unbeaten in their last six league matches.
Hibernian secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Dundee United at Tannadice. This win was vital for Hibs, who are now five points clear of the relegation zone.
Looking Ahead
The Scottish Premiership continues to be an exciting competition, with several teams challenging for the title and others battling for survival. The next few weeks will be crucial as teams look to gain momentum and secure their positions in the league table.
Stay tuned for the latest updates and analysis as the season progresses.