Overview
- Hearts came from behind to beat Motherwell 3-1 and stay one point clear, with the top three now split by three points as the SPFL split sends the top six into a five-game run-in.
- Rangers turned 2-0 down into a 6-3 win at Falkirk in a surge pundits tied to higher tempo and Nico Raskin’s driving role.
- Celtic edged St Mirren 1-0 in a display critics called flat, and Chris Sutton said the champions are out of the title race.
- Questions over Celtic’s midfield legs and striker choices persist, with Kelechi Iheanacho’s fitness and Tomas Cvancara’s form under scrutiny.
- Scheduling and home-away balance in the split remain a live issue, with debate over timing and perceived advantages shaping expectations for the run-in.