Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

Billy McKay almost doubles Ross County's lead. It's a low trundling shot on his left-hand side from the edge of the box, but it flies just by the far post. Certainly no sign of County parking the bus here.

Rangers are stung into action as Alan Power's low drive forces a save from home goalkeeper Allan McGregor.

The Glasgow side race to the other end and Laurientiu Branescu has to push away Ryan Kent's curling effort as it heads for the far corner.

Superb skill from Mickel Miller to drive into the final third, dancing round tackles from the Saints defence, but Murray Davidson brings him down on the edge of the box and was cautioned for his efforts. The resulting free-kick 20 yards out from Will Collar was tame, off the wall.

Steven Thompson
Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound

Celtic defender Christopher Jullien should at least hit the target as he rises highest to meet Ryan Christie's free-kick with a header that narrowly clears the crossbar.

Borna Barisic tests Laurentiu Branescu, but the Kilmarnock goalkeeper does well to smother the left-back's drive from the edge of the penalty area.

It's not been a great start for Daniel Stendel, with the bottom of the league Hearts head coach losing his first four matches - three of those at home.

The German told BBC Sportsound: "We showed in the second half that we can control a game. We dominated but we need the quality to score.

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"We are losing games but it is not always about the opposition, a lot of times it is about our behaviour in defence.

"We have a big squad. Maybe too big. We need to know which players are coming back from injuries in January. We will talk about some options but the next game is Aberdeen and then we will see."

No complaints from Lewis Spence who is given a straight red. Sherwin Seedorf is sent scampering through on goal, only to be tripped by the County man. There was not much attempt to play the ball, and he receives an early bath.

With County already defending a one-goal lead, will any encouragement for them to frustrate Motherwell be welcomed? The Steelmen have half an hour to go...

It's all happening here in Paisley. Celtic defender Christopher Jullien is spared punishment for swiping his arm at Jon Obika and St Mirren then miss a glorious chance as Ryan Flann sidefoots a Junior Morias cross wide from six yards.

Mickel Miller skips past a tackle from Anthony Ralston into a dangerous position but is unable to keep his cross in the park, after Stevie May had skied a shot at the other side following a tackle from Will Collar on the edge of the box. Still no clear-cut chances, but it does seem both sides have stepped up a gear.

Livingston almost take full advantage of a set-piece as Ricki Lamie gets a head to it and watches his attempt loop towards the back post but it lands a few feet wide of Joe Lewis' left post.

Substitutes Alfredo Morelos and Steven Davis are out warming up for Rangers as another chance goes begging for Steven Gerrard's side, Ryan Kent heading over from a Borna Barisic cross.

Vaclav Hladky to the rescue - twice - for the hosts. First the marauding James Forrest is denied by the Saints keeper, who then superbly tips a Jeremie Frimpong effot wide.

Saints avoid further damage as Odsonne Edouard superbly takes down a Scott Brown pass and coolly slots beyond Vaclav Hladky but is denied by the offside flag. It looks a very close call...

Early second-half scare for Celtic as Jeremie Frimpong stays down after being fouled by Sean McLoughlin. The 19-year-old receives treatment before limping to the sidelines and bounding back on to the pitch.

Christopher Jullien then takes a sore one in the midriff but is fine to carry on.

Jack Ross enjoyed his first taste of the Edinburgh derby as Hibs claimed the spoils at Tynecastle thanks to a first-half double from the lightning fast Martin Boyle.

"Martin is a great threat wherever he plays," the Easter Road boss told BBC Sportsound. "Today, I think it suited him to play through the middle.

"I always knew he was quick but he’s a good player as well. He has good awareness and his finishing is very good. The first one was a terrific finish.

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"Look at Scott Allan’s involvement in the two goals. It’s a side of the game that people probably don’t see from him that often – and don’t give him enough credit for. One he’s hooked on and one he’s put pressure on Loic Damour and won the ball back.

"We’re encouraging the team to do more of that because we know we’re a good side in possession, it’s just making sure we do that fundamental side of the game properly as well."

Ready for the second half? Superb, here we go across the country!

Willie Miller
Former Scotland defender on BBC Sportsound