Scottish Premiership Roundup: Motherwell Ends Celtic Drought, Rangers Narrow Hearts' Lead
Motherwell secured a long-awaited victory against Celtic, winning 2-0 at Fir Park. Ibrahim Said headed the opening goal, and Elliot Watt capitalized on a Kasper Schmeichel error to seal the win. This marks Motherwell's first triumph over Celtic in a decade. Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy suffered his fifth defeat in just four weeks in charge.
At Ibrox, Rangers defeated St Mirren 2-1. Thelo Aasgaard and Emmanuel Fernandez scored for Rangers, while Jack Butland made a crucial save from a Marcus Fraser penalty. Mikael Mandron netted a late goal for St Mirren. The win brought Rangers within six points of Hearts in the league standings.
Dundee United overcame Livingston 3-1 with goals from Zac Sapsford, an own goal by Ryan McGowan, and Amar Fatah. Connor McLennan scored a stoppage-time consolation for Livingston.
Hibernian beat Aberdeen 2-0 at home, courtesy of goals from Thibault Klidje and Junior Hoilett. Meanwhile, Dundee edged Kilmarnock 2-1 at Dens Park. Greg Kiltie initially put Kilmarnock ahead before Ashley Hay and Charlie Reilly responded to secure victory for Dundee.
