We take a look at wins for the Old Firm, Dundee United moving into third, Aberdeen dropping more points and St Johnstone’s struggles – all ahead of Dundee vs Celtic and Rangers vs Aberdeen live on Sky Sports this week.
Fans walkout as Rangers return to winning as St Johnstone’s woes continue
Wednesday 15th January 7:30pm
Kick off 8:00pm
Rangers will look to make it back-to-back wins when they face struggling Aberdeen on Wednesday, live on Sky Sports, as they look to win the support back despite their title challenge being all but over.
Manager Philippe Clement has new chief executive Patrick Stewart’s support, but that did not stop the pre-planned walkout by a section of the support on Sunday as they led St Johnstone 3-1.
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Highlights from the Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and St Johnstone
After dropping points away to Hibs and Dundee, it was a case of just win at Ibrox on Sunday with the support unwilling to accept any further slip-ups with Rangers 15 points behind Celtic after just 22 games.
Rangers’ return to winning ways piled more misery on struggling Saints.
They gave away cheap goals and their defensive frailties show why they find themselves nine points adrift at the bottom of the table.
Yes they managed a consolation goal in the second half, but the challenge they now face to save their top-flight status is huge.
Celtic show resilience to win as Rodgers hopes to have players back for Dundee
Tuesday 14th January 7:30pm
Kick off 8:00pm
Brendan Rodgers hailed Celtic’s “strength and resilience” to win at Ross County with the manager hoping his injury worries will ease for Tuesday’s Premiership game at Dundee, live on Sky Sports.
With only one fit winger, Kyogo Furuhashi was moved out wide. It did not hamper the striker as he looked back to his best with two goals.
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Kris Boyd and Chris Sutton heaped praise on Celtic’s Kyogo after an impressive performance against Ross County with the forward scoring twice
The Staggies put them under pressure but again they showed they have what it takes to win and strengthen their grip on another Premiership title.
A trip to Dens Park is next up. Tony Docherty’s side will be fresh after a free weekend and buoyed by their 1-1 draw against Rangers their last time out, but it’s a ground Celtic are unbeaten at in their last 35 away games.
When will Aberdeen’s winless run end?
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Highlights of Aberdeen’s match with Hearts in the Scottish Premiership
Jimmy Thelin threw his two new signings straight into Aberdeen’s starting line-up against Hearts but their winless run continues after a crucial penalty save saw them take a goalless draw.
They started strongly but a poor second-half showing means it is now 11 games without a victory, in stark contrast to their blistering early season form.
It is a quick return to action with a trip to Ibrox on Wednesday night, but a vast improvement will be required if they are to shock Rangers again after winning 2-1 in their first meeting of the season at Pittodrie.
Dundee United tighten grip on third
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Highlights from Scottish Premiership match between St Mirren and Dundee United.
While Aberdeen’s current form has been dismal, Dundee United’s consistency has seen them overtake the Dons and they comfortably sit third.
Louis Moult’s late screamer saw them beat St Mirren to return to winning ways after back-to-back defeats.
It was not a vintage performance from United and they were lucky to be goalless at the break, but an improved second-half showing took them closer to securing European football in their first season back in the Premiership.
