Five things we learned as Gers go top...

Rangers need more cutting edge

Steven Gerrard’s team may have grabbed the win that takes them back to the top of the table but they did not make it easy for themselves. Although they racked up 22 corners, the only goal they could muster came just three minutes in. With tricky fixtures against Hibs and St Johnstone away, before the Easter Road men and Celtic visit Ibrox all before the New Year, they will have to sharpen up in front of goal.

Celtic need to replenish striking options

Celtic finished their 2-0 defeat to Hibernian at Easter Road without a recognised striker. With Leigh Griffiths having dropped out of football to deal with personal issues, Odsonne Edouard was again asked to lead the line for the Parkhead side. However, when he was replaced by Mikey Johnston after 73 minutes the Hoops were left without a hit-man.

Sam Cosgrove has found his scoring touch

The 22-year-old doubled his tally for the season this week in the space of two matches as strikes against Livingston in midweek and St Mirren on Saturday helped Aberdeen to two wins and took him to four for the campaign.

Motherwell have a penalty specialist

Mark Gillespie has proved very capable since taking over the gloves after Trevor Carson was ruled out for the season. The former Carlisle and Walsall keeper made a penalty save from Celtic’s Leigh Griffiths earlier this month and an even better one from St Johnstone’s Matty Kennedy on Saturday.

Livingston are getting even better

Many people expected the play-off winners to tail off after taking the Premiership by storm in the opening months of the season. But a 5-0 win over Hearts marked a new high for Gary Holt’s team, who have now won as many home games as Celtic. Ryan Hardie’s return has given them a new dimension.