Celtic sailed past struggling Hearts in game clouded by VAR controversy, Hibs grabbed their first win against St. Johnstone and Aberdeen held off Motherwell to keep pace at the top of the league as we were treated to another pulsating weekend in the Scottish Premiership.
Dundee United fell to their first defeat of the season as an early strike from Tom Lawrence helped Rangers win 1-0 at Tannadice, while Ross County were extremely impressive as they beat Dundee 2-0 at Dingwall. Elsewhere, St Mirren and Kilmarnock played out a 2-2 draw. But who were the players that stood out above the rest this weekend? Who grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck and ensured their team took a vital three points?
Here are the XI players who were the best in their position this weekend, using ratings from popular statistics website FotMob and a 4-3-1-2 formation, using live photos from the weekend’s matches.
5. LB: Jefte (Rangers)
The Gers were solid, if unspectacular, in the 1-0 win over Dundee United and the defensive work of Jefte had a big part to play in that. Rated at 7.8 for his performance, the Brazilian had a 86% passing accuracy rate, 100% dribbling and accurate long ball rate, and won six of his seven ground duels. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. CM: Noah Chilvers (Ross County)
The second of three Ross County players in this weekend's team, Chilvers completed the most dribbles and made the most tackles in the Staggies win over Dundee. He also grabbed a vital assist. Rated at 8.1 for his performance. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. CM: Mark O'Hara (St Mirren)
The Buddies' sole inclusion this week, midfielder O'Hara was their key player in the 2-2 draw against Kilmarnock with an 8.1 rating. Had a 75% passing accuracy rate, scored and won 100% of his aerial duels (3). | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. CM: Arne Engels (Celtic)
Stroked home the opener from the spot on his first start at Celtic Park in an exceptional display. Rated at 8.4 for his performance, Engels had a 87% passing accuracy rate, he was fouled more than any other player on the pitch, won 100% of his aerial duels and hit the woodwork. He was a huge presence in the middle against Hearts. | SNS Group Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group