Scottish Premiership: Celtic, Rangers, Hibs, St Mirren, Motherwell and St Johnstone are in Team of the Week | football news
Scottish Premiership: Celtic, Rangers, Hibs, St Mirren, Motherwell and St Johnstone are in Team of the Week | football news
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It was another entertaining weekend of football in the Scottish Premiership with victories for Celtic, Rangers, Hibs, St Johnstone, St Mirren and Motherwell.
Ange Postecoglou’s side maintained their nine-point lead at the top of the table with a 4-0 win against Aberdeen and have three players in the team of the week.
Hibernian have also represented three players after beating Kilmarnock 2-0 to move up to fourth in the table.
St Mirren move up two places after beating Ross County 1-0 at home, while there is a Rangers player in the top XI after winning six straight league games with a 3-0 win at Livingston.
Motherwell are one place after a surprise 2-0 win over Hearts, while St Johnstone are bottom after a 2-1 win over Dundee United at Tannadice.
Here, WhoScored.com takes a look at the top five rated players making up Team of the Week…
5. Stevie May (St Johnstone) – Rating 8.35
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Highlights of the Scottish Premiership game between Dundee United and St Johnstone
Stevie May scored goals five and six of the Scottish Premiership campaign as St Johnstone clinched a hard-fought 2-1 win at Dundee United on Saturday. May hit two of three shots at Tannadice Park and also worked hard on the ball as he made two tackles and two clearances to return an 8.35 rating.
4. Callum McGregor (Celtic) – Rating 8.41
Image: Callum McGregor opened up the top scorer for Celtic
Celtic won six league victories over the weekend as they beat Aberdeen 4-0 on home turf, with midfielder Callum McGregor key. Indeed, McGregor put the Hoops ahead in just the second minute to set the tone at Celtic Park as the league leaders flipped the Dons recklessly. McGregor beat Jay Gorter with his only shot of the game and dictated play in midfield, finding a teammate with 102 of 109 passes who emerged in the eleven with an 8.41 WhoScored rating.
3. Will Fish (Hibs) – Rating 8.59
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Highlights of the Scottish Premiership game between Hibernian and Kilmarnock
Hibs was dominant in their 2-0 home win over Kilmarnock on Saturday, and in truth; the goal stand flattered the visitors. Will Fish put the Edinburgh side ahead in the 15th minute when he fired an Aiden McGeady corner past Sam Walker, the goal coming from one of two tries. The 20-year-old held his ground in defense as well, making four clearances and two interceptions, which contributed to his 8.59 rating.
2. James Tavernier (Rangers) – Rating 8.62
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Highlights of the Scottish Premiership game between Livingston and Rangers
Like Celtic, Rangers have had six wins in the trot as they look to capitalize on a possible slip by Bhoys. James Tavernier was the star of Saturday’s 3-0 win at Livingston, scoring an 8.62. Tavernier scored twice at the Tony Macaroni Arena, scoring two of four shots while two tackles, a key pass and a dribble made the Rangers star man-of-the-match.
1. Reo Hatate (Celtic) – Score 9.89
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Highlights of the Scottish Premiership game between Celtic and Aberdeen
With a 9.89 rating, Celtic star Reo Hatate is WhoScored.com’s Scottish Premiership Player of the Week. The Japanese star scored twice in the all-out win over Aberdeen, the double coming from two of four shots. Hatate also completed three dribbles and made three tackles and one interception, which was the 25-year-old’s highest-rated performance of the season so far.
