Stevie Mallan scores a penalty for St Johnstone against ArbroathImage source, SNS
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Stevie Mallan scored St Johnstone's third from the penalty spot

St Johnstone maintained their perfect start to the Scottish Championship season with a comfortable win at home to Arbroath.

Jack Baird headed Saints in front from a first-half corner.

Captain Jason Holt struck the hosts' second on the hour mark.

And Stevie Mallan converted a penalty to complete the scoring after Jack Wilkie fouled Reghan Tumilty.