Rangers’ crumble at Rugby Park with a late 1-0 defeat to Kilmarnock, Celtic and Aberdeen both drop points for the first time this season as they played out an entertaining 2-2, while Hibs snatched defeat from the jaws of victory as they fell to an injury-time defeat against Dundee United, losing 3-2 at Tannadice. The Scottish Premiership is never boring.
Hearts put on a display in new manager Neil Critchley’s first match, taking a much-needed first three points of the season with a 4-0 hammering of St Mirren at Tynecastle, while St Johnstone comfortably swatted Ross County aside with a 3-0 in Perthshire. Elsewhere, Lyall Cameron’s first-half strike allowed Dundee to pick up their first win since September 14 away to Motherwell.
But which players that deserve the plaudits for their performances at the weekend? Who grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck to ensure their sides emerged victorious?
Here are the XI players who were the best in their position this weekend, using ratings from popular statistics website FotMob and a 4-3-3 formation, using live photos from the weekend’s matches.
5. LB: Corrie Ndaba - Kilmarnock
Killie's top performer in the 1-0 win over Rangers, he was rated at 8.2 for his display. Won 100% of his ground duels and 100% of his tackles. | SNS Group
6. CM: Jamie McGrath - Aberdeen
Another top-notch performance from McGrath resulted in him being handed an 8.7 rating in the 2-2 draw with Celtic. The Irishman was the most fouled player in the game (5), created three chances for his team and got the assist for both goals. Excellent again from the Aberdeen midfielder. | SNS Group
7. CM: David Babunski - Dundee United
Not the first time he has appeared in this team, the North Macedonian created three chances for Dundee United in the dramatic late 3-2 win over Hibs, picking up a 8.2 rating. Had a 84% passing accuracy rate, made 12 recoveries and was dispossessed just once. | SNS Group
8. CM: Blair Spittal - Hearts
Spittal capped off a thumping 4-0 win over St Mirren with a late goal. Rated player of the match with an 8.4 rating, he won 75% of his tackles, was dispossessed just once and had a 73% passing accuracy rate. | SNS Group