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Scottish Premiership: Opening Weekend 2026/27 Takeaways

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Four days, six matches, 18 goals, and one opening weekend full of unmissable drama. <p><strong>Aberdeen</strong> beat last year's title challengers Hearts in dramatic fashion, a trademark Robinson result. <strong>Celtic</strong> must find a suitable shape for new signings Camilo Duran and Kasper Hogh, who were ineffective in a 1-0 win over Dundee. <strong>Dundee</strong> look in much better shape than last season, though head coach Steven Pressley admits the squad is four players light. <strong>Dundee United</strong> have completely changed their style under Jim Goodwin, playing short passing with Dylan Tait at the heart. <strong>Falkirk</strong> show symptoms of second season syndrome after a feeble defeat to St Mirren. <strong>Hearts</strong> lost a third consecutive game under Wouter Vrancken despite controlling the game at Pittodrie. <strong>Hibernian</strong> remain inconsistent under David Gray. <strong>Kilmarnock</strong> shipped four goals to newly-promoted St Johnstone and need defensive reinforcements. <strong>Motherwell</strong> delivered three points without recognised striker or several injured players. <strong>Rangers</strong> lack wingers and creativity under Derek McInnes. <strong>St Johnstone</strong> proved doubters wrong with a 4-3 win over Kilmarnock, while <strong>St Mirren</strong> sit top of the table after a 2-0 win over Falkirk.