Heart of Midlothian

Gary Mackay-Steven Patrick Roberts hit a brace in a 3-1 win over 10-man Hearts as Celtic's lead of the Scottish Premiership was extended to seven points.

Brendan Rodgers A 4-0 win against Hearts on Sunday extended Celtic's unbeaten run to 27 domestic games, breaking the Lisbon Lions' 50-year-old record.

Hamilton Academical and Patrick Thistle sealed their Scottish Premiership status but a play-off awaits Kilmarnock.

Maltese club Birkirkara reached the third qualifying round of the Europa League for the first time, beating Hearts 2-1 on Thursday.

With the smart money on another romp to the title for Celtic, can Aberdeen make a better fist of challenging the dominant Glasgow outfit?

There were wins for Hearts, Celtic and Aberdeen as the trio continue to set the pace in the Scottish Premiership.

Hearts made it five wins from five games to keep their place ahead of champions Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership.

Hearts, Dundee United and Ross County picked up wins, while St Johnstone and Inverness earned their first points of the Premiership season.

Scottish football will have a winter break and a new summer League Cup group stage from next season.