The Scottish Premiership witnessed an exhilarating weekend, featuring victories for Rangers, Celtic, Motherwell, St Mirren, and Ross County. Following their impressive 4-0 triumph against Livingston, Rangers now boast three players in the esteemed team of the week, successfully rectifying their previous defeat on the inaugural weekend of the season.
Ross County have three players in the best XI after inflicting further misery on struggling St Johnstone with a 2-0 triumph in Dingwall. St Mirren make it two wins from two and are rewarded with two players in the lineup following a 2-1 victory against Dundee at home. Additionally, Motherwell secure two places after an impressive 2-1 win over Hibernian in their home turf.
Celtic take the final place after they secured their place at the top of the table with a 3-1 win over Aberdeen.
Here, WhoScored.com take a look at the five best-rated players to make the latest team of the week...
5. Matt O'Riley (Celtic) - 8.11 rating
Celtic continued their winning streak with a 3-1 victory over Aberdeen on Sunday, following their earlier 4-2 win against Ross County. Midfielder Matt O'Riley played a crucial role in the team's success, sealing the victory with a goal in the 84th minute. O'Riley showcased his skills by creating two key passes, completing a successful dribble, and contributing with two interceptions and one tackle. As a result, he was awarded a impressive rating of 8.11 by WhoScored.com.
4. Keanu Baccus of St. Mirren also delivered an impressive performance, earning a rating of 8.13.
St Mirren secured their second consecutive win, just like Celtic, by defeating Dundee 2-1 at home on Saturday. Keanu Baccus, who received a remarkable rating of 8.13, was crowned the player of the match according to WhoScored.com. The Australian displayed an impressive performance in the midfield, expertly winning eight tackles and making two interceptions. In addition, he showcased his attacking skills by successfully completing three dribbles, solidifying his position within the team.
3. Danilo (Rangers) achieved an impressive rating of 8.22.
Danilo had an impressive debut in a Rangers jersey on the weekend, as they kicked off their season with a 4-0 victory over Livingston. Under the guidance of Michael Beale, Danilo showcased his skills by scoring one goal out of six shots, completing two successful dribbles, and making one crucial pass. As a result, he earned a rating of 8.22.
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Rangers' victory over Livingston showcased the impressive skills of Borna Barisic. With a rating of 8.48, he stood out as the standout player. The Croatian player not only assisted Danilo in scoring the game's only goal, but also demonstrated his prowess off the ball. Barisic made four tackles, two clearances, and one interception, earning him the well-deserved title of player of the match.
Mika Biereth, playing for Motherwell, emerged as the hero of the match as he came off the bench and played a crucial role in both goals in their 2-1 victory against Hibernian. The forward, who is currently on loan, assisted Conor Wilkinson in scoring the opening goal in the first half. Later, with just five minutes left in regular time, Biereth managed to find the back of the net himself. His overall performance, including two key passes, one shot, and four successful dribbles, earned him an impressive rating of 8.50 on WhoScored.com.