All 12 teams were in action on Wednesday night as Rangers maintained their significant lead at the top ahead of rivals Celtic. Below the Old Firm there is plenty of intrigue with Hibs and Aberdeen swapping places once more in the battle for third.
Below them, wins for Dundee United and Livingston make it just three points between fifth and seventh. Below them the bottom five are separated by five points with all five of Ross County, Hamilton, St Johnstone, Kilmarnock and St Mirren losing. All teams will play twice more before the end of the year.
Scroll down and flick through for all of Thursday’s Scottish football news.
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Thursday's Scottish football news. Picture: SNS Photo: SNS Group Bill Murray
. McCarthy keen on Celtic move
Premier League midfielder James McCarthy is keen on a move to boyhood club Celtic. The Scots-born Irish international has played just five times for Crystal Palace this season and could be a key target for Neil Lennon in January. The former Hamilton Accies ace has played more than 260 times in the Premier League. (Eurosport) Photo: SNS Group Rob Casey
. Rangers eye Dembele
Rangers have set their sights on Peterborough United “phenom” Siriki Dembele. The Posh’s director of football Barry Fry revealed the Ibrox side have scouted the 24-year-old forward, older brother of Celtic starlet Karamoko. They could face competition from Celtic and a host of English sides. (Peterborough Telegraph) Photo: Alex Pantling
5. Serie A giants track Edouard
Odsonne Edouard is wanted by AC Milan and Juventus. The Celtic forward could be an in-demand option for teams in January. The Serie A giants are both on the hunt for a striker to add to the squad. (Calciomercato) Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
6. Hibs blow ahead of Rangers clash
Hibs could be without two key men for their trip to Ibrox to face Rangers on Boxing Day. Christian Doidge is suspended after being sent off in Wednesday’s 1-0 win over St Mirren, while goalkeeper Ofir Marciano picked up a hamstring injury with Jack Ross admitting he won’t take any chances. (Evening News) Photo: Bill Murray - SNS Group
7. Celtic may consider selling Ntcham
Celtic will consider selling Olivier Ntcham next month. The French midfielder has started 12 matches this season, making 23 appearances in total. He has been linked with a move in recent transfer windows. Crystal Palace are one of the teams reportedly interested. (Eurosport) Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
8. Lennon's warning to rivals
Celtic boss Neil Lennon has sent a warning to rivals. He reckons his side are set “to give somebody a right good going over” following their 2-0 win over Ross County where he felt the Staggies were let off the hook. (Various) Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group