Not far away at all from Borna Barisic, who bends a 25-yard free-kick over the St Mirren wall.

But it curls just past Jak Alnwick's left-hand post.

Rangers have taken their foot off the gas a bit as young Jay Henderson wins a St Mirren corner.

Scott Tanser whips in the set piece, but it's dealt with comfortably by the home side.

Nicky Clark's free kick goes round the outside of Hibernian's oddly positioned defensive wall, but it's too weak and Matt Macey scrambles across to save.

Clark drew the foul from Paul Hanlon on the edge of the box as United look to improve after a poor first half.

Kevin van Veen has another chance to score from a free-kick. His effort is powerful enough but flies high and wide after clipping the wall on its way.

The home number nine unable to replicate his stunning opener...

There is concern over Hearts defender Craig Halkett who has been down for some time.

He gingerly manages to get to his feet but is unable to continue and the Tynecastle side are forced into an early second-half change, with Stephen Kingsley his replacement.

Kieran Freeman has gone off, and Illmari Niskanen is on instead for Dundee United.

Looks like Thomas Courts is going from 5-3-2 to 4-3-3.

United had less than 25% possession in the first half and didn't manage a single effort on goal.

Aberdeen want a penalty after Christian Ramirez's header possibly hits an arm in a crowded penalty box but all the hosts get is another corner.

From that set piece, the ball eventually falls to scorer Ryan Hedges, who tests Adam Legzdins at his near post.

They're off again at Pittodrie. The others won't be far behind...

Kevin van Veen's stunning free-kick separates the sides at the interval.

The game has been lacking any real quality, with Van Veen's moment of dead-ball magic proving key. Kaiyne Woolery has looked lively for the hosts when they go on the attack, with Sean Goss being the standout player in the middle of the park.

Livingston threatened in spells but lack any cutting-edge in the final third.

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It has been a dominant for half for Hearts who deservedly lead at the break.

Michael Smith gave them an early lead and Ben Woodburn doubled their advantage just before the half-time whistle.

John Souttar hit the woodwork twice while Aaron McEneff has also threatened on a couple of occasions.

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Kevin Nisbet's seventh goal of the season is the difference. It started fairly evenly but Hibs have come on to a game and Nisbet knocked home five minutes before the break from close range.

A deserved lead for the visitors.

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It's level at the break and depleted Dundee are good value for that score after a first half full of endeavour. The visitors have needed willing runners and Paul McGowan and Alex Jakubiak are among those who have worked tirelessly to close down space.

The one disappointment for James McPake so far will be that his side could not hold on to their lead for more than five minutes after Leigh Griffiths' stunning free-kick was cancelled out by Ryan Hedges.

Aberdeen look short of ideas and have resorted to long-range efforts that have done little to trouble Adam Legzdins.

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Very impressive first-half showing for the league leaders, who are in control thanks to goals from Scott Wright and Alfredo Morelos.

The visitors have struggled to get out their own half as Giovanni van Bronckhorst's men have maintained constant pressure.

The Ibrox side are set to go into the winter break with a six-point advantage.

This game may be John Souttar's last appearance for Hearts with reports suggesting clubs will be making a move for him in January, and he has hit the woodwork twice in this game as he searches for a goal

After earlier hitting the bar, he heads a free-kick off a post, with the ball bouncing into the hands of grateful goalkeeper Ross Laidlaw.

Alfredo Morelos is again causing the problems.

The Rangers forward latches onto a loose ball on the edge of the box, but blasts over with his left foot.