BBC Scotland’s weekend football podcast dissected a roller‑coaster SPL round as Celtic and Rangers each secured victories, tightening the title race to three points. Meanwhile Hearts settled for a draw at Livingston, leaving them teetering just above the relegation zone and sparking debate over their survival chances.

Host Adam Binnie, joined by former pros Scott Allan and Andy Halliday, examined how the Old Firm’s resurgence threatens Aberdeen’s bid to avoid a basement clash. Aberdeen’s recent form, highlighted by a narrow win over Hibernian, still leaves them within striking distance of the drop zone.

The trio also debated whether the Dons can steer clear of relegation after a mixed run of results. Dundee United’s recent loss to St Johnstone intensified pressure on manager Jim McIntyre, who must extract points from upcoming fixtures to keep survival hopes alive and avoid a late‑season slide.

Overall, the podcast painted a picture of a league where every point matters, with the title chase heating up and the bottom half tightening. Listeners left with a clear sense that Hearts must turn draws into wins if they hope to stay clear of the relegation battle.