The Ross County forward (right) didn't get on the scoresheet but he was instrumental in a lot of his side's build-up play and linking the middle and final thirds.
Image source, snsJack Herrall, BBC Sport Scotland
It was a thoroughly dominant showing from Malky Mackay's side and their game plan was evident from the off.
Yan Dhanda, until his game was cut short through injury, was a constant threat drifting in from the right-hand side and Josh Sims added an extra dimension in behind the two-pronged attack of White and Murray.
That front four, with Turner replacing Dhanda in the first half, were routinely linking up at speed on the break with swift passing moves often bypassing St Johnstone.
If they can maintain this level of play in the final third, they'll surely avoid a relegation play-off tussle as they did last season.
Ross County make one change to their starting XI after falling 4-2 at Celtic Park.
Ryan Leak is drafted in by manager Malky Mackay for his league debut, as Will Nightingale drops out of the matchday squad.
St Johnstone manager Steven MacLean makes two alterations from the side that lost at home to Hearts on the opening day, with Andrew Considine back into the starting XI alongside Matthew Smith for his first Scottish Premiership start.
Drey Wright and Tony Gallacher drop out with injuries.
Image source, snsAndrew Considine starts for the visitors this afternoon
Defender Ryan Leak comes into the Ross County squad after joining from Salford. Ben Purrington and Jordy Hiwula are close to returning, while Ross Callachan and Ben Paton are out with long-term knee injuries. Matthew Wright has joined Elgin on loan.
St Johnstone will include Crewe goalkeeper Dave Richards in their squad after making a loan signing in the wake of back-up goalkeeper Ross Sinclair's broken arm.
Callum Booth (back), Nicky Clark, Chris Kane (both ankle), Ali Crawford (calf), Cammy MacPherson (foot) and James Brown (calf) are all out, while Drey Wright (calf) is also likely to remain sidelined.
Ross County manager Malky Mackay is anticipating a real test against "stuffy" St Johnstone on Saturday.
Both sides are looking for their first points of the season, after losing their league openers last time out.
“It’s going to be a tough one for us," Mackay said. "It has always been good games between the two clubs.
“I know Steven MacLean will have them well organised. I thought they were actually excellent at the weekend against a good Hearts side, very stuffy and didn’t give them too many chances in the game.
“They are a bit like ourselves, they are trying to rebuild and have some new players in the door.
“I am delighted to get the game here, our first home league game after last Saturday’s game at Celtic Park. We are under no illusions, it will be a tough game.”
Image source, SNSRoss County have announced that young striker Matthew Wright has joined Elgin City on loan.
Wright, 20, was loaned out to Montrose and Falkirk last season, and will continue his development away from the Dingwall club.
“I am delighted that Matty has joined Elgin City," manager Malky Mackay said. "This is a platform for him to showcase his talents and prove himself in the Football League.
"It is important for young players to continue to test themselves, and we believe Matty will thrive at Elgin.”
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No player made more tackles in the previous round of fixtures than St. Johnstone’s Ryan McGowan with six. McGowan also tops the table heading into MD2 for most duels won thanks to his 15 against Hearts on MD1.
St. Johnstone suffered defeat in their opening league game of the season, losing 2-0 to Hearts. They haven’t lost their first two games in a top-flight season since 2001-02.
Ross County lost their first league game this season 4-2 to Celtic – they also lost their opening two games of last season, last doing so in consecutive seasons in 2013-14 and 2014-15.
St. Johnstone have only lost one of their last 12 Scottish Premiership games away to Ross County (W5 D6), going down 3-1 in February 2022.
Ross County have only lost one of their last seven league meetings with St. Johnstone (W3 D3), a 1-2 reverse at home in December 2022.
Ross County welcome under-pressure St Johnstone to Dingwall on Saturday, looking to build on a decent showing against Celtic in their league opener.
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