Dundee claimed their first win of the season heaping more pressure on Aberdeen boss Stephen Glass, while Dundee United continue to rise – up to third now – under Tam Courts after defeating Hibs. Hearts kept pace with Rangers by securing a late draw at Ibrox and Celtic closed the gap by beating Motherwell.
Down at the bottom, Livingston secured a big win with Ross County now bottom and winless.
There are just six points separating the top six in the Premiership giving it an intriguing look midway through October.
There were big wins and moments down the leagues as Kilmarnock lost ground at the top of the Championship and Falkirk hammered by Airdrieonians in League One.
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9. Courts 'mindful of targets'
Dundee United boss Tam Courts has said the club are being “mindful of their targets” after rising to third in the Premiership following their 3-0 demolition of Hibs. United have gone under the radar under their new boss. He said: “If we get 1.45 points per game that will typically keep us on a trajectory towards sixth.” (Various) Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group
10. Alexander hits out at refereeing decisions
Motherwell boss Graham Alexander has claimed that it is easier to give penalties against his side than for the Steelmen. The Fir Park manager feels his team were denied a "blatant penalty" against Celtic as he backed the arrival of VAR. (The Scotsman) Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group