Scottish Premiership round-up: Rangers, Celtic, Hibs

Fine margins at the top

The report says Rangers edged Motherwell 1-0, while Celtic came through a tougher afternoon at St Mirren with a 2-1 win.

• Rangers did enough rather than dazzled.
• Celtic again showed they can survive awkward away spells.
• Both results kept the focus on points, not performances.

That matters in this league. Titles are often shaped by narrow wins in uncomfortable stadiums, and both Glasgow clubs appear to have found a way through. The complication is that squad news can shift the mood quickly, with the update indicating concerns around Shankland and Yang.

Pressure grows for chasing sides

Further down the picture, the report says Hibernian lost 2-1 at St Johnstone, a result that will only increase scrutiny around Easter Road. By contrast, Hearts reportedly beat Dundee 2-1, a timely lift in a season that has demanded patience.

• Hibs are still searching for stability.
• Hearts badly needed a cleaner narrative.
• St Johnstone may have produced the most significant result of the round.

There was less drama in Aberdeen’s goalless draw with Kilmarnock, while Dundee United are said to have drawn 1-1 with Falkirk. Those are the kind of afternoons that can quietly harden pressure when wins are scarce.

Midweek attention turns to Celtic

The next major checkpoint comes on Wednesday, when Celtic are due to face St Johnstone. It is a chance to build momentum, but also a test of depth if the concern around Hyun-Jun Yang proves significant. For everyone else, the next storyline is simple: turn narrow margins into something more convincing before the noise gets louder.