The Scottish Premiership league table has an unusual look to it already. A number of teams have played four games, some three, others two and for Aberdeen, they haven’t played since the opening day of the season when they lost to Rangers. Yet, the Dons are still not bottom.
There were more twists, even at this early stage in the season, with the two 100 per cent records falling as Sky Sports broadcast the two goalless fixtures. But there was still plenty of entertainment and plenty to get the teeth into.
Scroll down and click through for a review of the past weekend in the Scottish Premiership, seeing who and what is hot and who and what is not.
5. Nisbet nuisance
For the second week running a striker hit a hat-trick in the Scottish Premiership. Kevin Nisbet, more than just his trio of goals, showed he belonged in the Premiership with his performance against Livingston. He worked ever so hard, displayed a lovely touch but most of all he was an utter pest to the Livi backline throughout. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
6. Newell the jewel
Martin Boyle and Kevin Nisbet may have stolen the headlines with their goals in the opening two wins but the understated class of Joe Newell in the centre of the pitch has Hibs fans purring. For two weeks running he has been in the WhoScored.com best XI of the weekend. He keeps play ticking along, he provides dangerous set pieces, he is composed and he digs in with the dirty work too. Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group
7. Morelos more than ‘good’
After Rangers’ 3-0 win over St Mirren in which Alfredo Morelos scored twice and set up one, Steven Gerrard called the performance of his striker good. It was a slight understatement. The Colombian was subtly excellent. His performance was incredibly selfless, and did exactly what was required, dropping deep, bringing others into play and scoring. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
8. Alnwick at the Alamo
Jak Alnwick played just 11 times for Rangers during the three seasons he was contracted to the club. In his first match against his former club he put in what was undoubtedly his best Ibrox performance. The Buddies came to stifle Gerrard’s men but it was Alnwick who kept the score down and showed there is life after Vaclav Hladky for Jim Goodwin. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group