Aberdeen lifted themselves up to seventh with a win over Livingston as Dundee pushed into top-six contention while pouring more misery on St Johnstone who are now just three points off the foot of the table after Ross County’s 0 – 0 draw at St Mirren.
At Easter Road a late Kemar Roofe penalty gave Rangers all three points over Hibs to increase their lead over rivals Celtic to seven points ahead of Hearts travelling to Parkhead on Thursday night looking for their first win at the venue in a league game since 2007.
With games coming thick and fast in December the shape of the league will likely change dramtically over the coming weeks.
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With games coming thick and fast in December the shape of the league will likely change dramtically over the coming weeks.
5. King linked with Gerrard reunion
Aston Villa have been linked with a deal for burgeoning Rangers talent Leon King. The 17-year-old is highly-rated at Ibrox but is out of contract at the end of the season as speculation surrounds his future with Manchester United, Newcastle United and Leicester City all linked. The Steven Gerrard connection has reportedly brought Villa into the equation. (Daily Record)
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6. Postecoglou on transfers - in and out
Ange Postecoglou has admitted some of his Celtic squad will be moving out permanently or on loan in January with the club backing him to make further additions for the second half of the season. He said: “My view is that we can still improve the squad and we want to improve the squad in January and the club is supporting me in that.” (Various)
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7. Dons tie up academy starlet
Aberdeen have tied down one of their key academy talents on a new deal. The club announced a two-year contract extension for Ryan Duncan. The 17-year-old winger is a Scotland youth international and has already made his debut for the club. The new contract will keep him at the club until 2024. (Aberdeen FC)
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8. Kent on Rangers future
Ryan Kent sees his “immediate future” at Rangers. The winger has naturally been linked with Aston Villa now Steven Gerrard is at the Premier League club. At the same time, Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa is a fan of the former Liverpool star. He said: “I have given my best and I want to be more successful at the football club. I feel as if I have a lot to show, and a lot to win as well.” (Sky Sports)
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