It was another big weekend in the Scottish Premiership as Hibs 3-1 win over Motherwell helped them move into the top six for the first time this season, Celtic pounced late to down Ross County 4-1 at Dingwall and Rangers sailed to a comfortable 3-1 win over St Johnstone at a fractured Ibrox.
Hearts wasted the chance to take a big three points at Aberdeen after Jorge Grant’s injury time penalty miss, while Dundee United kept the pressure on third place with a resolute 1-0 win over St Mirren in Paisley.
But who were the players who deserve to be singled out for special praise this week due to their performances? Who were the matchwinners, the goal-getters and the defensive rocks?
This is the Scottish Premiership team of the weekend, according to ratings from popular football statistics website FotMob.
5. LB: Alex Valle - Celtic
With rumours of Kieran Tierney's Celtic return swirling, most of the talk has centred around Greg Taylor immediately future. However, another strong display from Alex Valle means he will be in Brendan Rodgers thoughts for the left-back slot, regardless of who comes and goes. Ranked at 8.1 for his display in the 4-1 win over Ross County, the Spaniard made the most tackles in the game (5), created three chances and won 100% of his tackles to offer the Celtic hierarchy a strong reminder of his abilities. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. CM: Arne Engels - Celtic
The Belgian is growing in stature as he gets used to life on the east end of Glasgow. Created the most chances in the game (5), scored a goal and produced an 86% passing accuracy rate. Encouraging. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. CM: Nectar Triantis - Hibs
A third straight appearance in the team of the week for the on loan Sunderland man, the Aussie was scored at 8.5 for his performance in the 3-1 win over Motherwell. Scored once again this weekend, completed the most dribbles in the game (3), won 100% of his tackles and made 84% of his passes successfully. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. CM: Mohamed Diomande - Rangers
An encouraging display from the Ivorian, who notched his third goal of the season in the 3-1 win over St Johnstone. Picked up an assist too, alongside an impressive 8.9 rating for his display at Ibrox. Made 91% of his passes accuracy, won 100% of his tackles and even added seven defensive actions for good measure. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group