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With Celtic’s home clash against Dundee postponed, we had slightly reduced fixture in the Scottish Premiership this weekend - but there’s was no lack of top performances.
Rangers broke their away day curse with a commanding 3-1 comeback victory over high-flying Dundee United, while Aberdeen’s troubles continued as they further behind in the race for the top three after being whacked 3-0 by St Mirren at Pittodrie.
There was a vital 2-1 win for basement club St Johnstone, who scored two dramatic late goals to sink struggling Motherwell, while Hibs’ unbeaten run continued with a 1-1 draw at Ross County. There was a big victory on the other side of the capital too, as Hearts edged out Kilmarnock 3-2 in a highly entertaining game at Tynecastle.
But who were the best individual performers this weekend? Who showed up the most, and put in a top performance for their team?
Using a 433 formation and statistics from popular football site FotMob, here is the the Scottish Premiership team of the weekend.
5. LB: James Penrice - Hearts
Slowly but surely turning into Hearts' MVP with his consistent level of performance, solid defensive work and crossing ability. Penrice was handed a 8.0 rating for his display in the 3-2 win over Kilmarnock, producing one assist, creating two chances, winning 100% of his tackles and winning 100% of his aerial duels. Another good afternoon's work for the full-back. | SNS Group
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6. CDM: Nectar Triantis - Hibs
The on loan Aussie can't keep himself out of the team of the week, with his fourth successive inclusion in this starting XI. Rated at 8.1 for his performance in the 1-1 draw at Ross County, Triantis picked up another assist, completed the most passes (34) in the match, won 100% of his tackles and 75% of his aerial duels. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
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7. CM: Graham Carey - St Johnstone
The experienced Irish midfielder was one of St Johnstone best performers in the vital 2-1 win over Motherwell, and was rated at 8.1 for his performance. Carey created the most chances (5) in the match, won 100% of his ground duels and had a 76% passing accuracy rate. | SNS Group
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8. CM: Ianis Hagi - Rangers
A first appearance in team of the week this season, the Romanian scored a 8.1 one ranking in the win at Tannadice. Grabbed an assist, made 80% of his passes accurately and created three chances for his team against Dundee United. | SNS Group