The Scottish Premiership returns after the Scottish Cup fifth spherical with loads at stake and one sport stay on Sky Sports activities.

The Sky Sports activities cameras can be at Fir Park on Sunday as managerless Motherwell tackle Hearts at midday.

Each side of the Previous Agency play at 3pm on Saturday as leaders Celtic host Aberdeen, who nonetheless have Barry Robson in interim cost, and Rangers journey to Livingston.

Dundee United have the possibility to maneuver off the foot of the desk if outcomes go their approach whereas St Mirren want a win to carry onto their place within the prime six.

Right here we check out what’s at stake…

What’s stay on Sky Sports activities?

Sunday nineteenth February 11:00am


Kick off 12:00pm

It has been a turbulent time at Motherwell with Steven Hammell sacked final weekend after their Scottish Cup defeat to Raith Rovers.

Stuart Kettlewell stays in interim cost and can be decided to construct on their midweek win over St Mirren, which was their first league victory since October.

The outcome lifted them as much as ninth within the desk as they appear to keep away from dropping out of the highest flight for the primary time since 1985.

Hearts gained their final league go to to Motherwell 3-0 in September, ending a run of 4 immediately league defeats to the Steelmen.

Can Aberdeen shock Celtic and document back-to-back wins?

With Ange Postecoglou’s aspect unbeaten in 18 league video games, the query is can any crew cease their run?

Aberdeen haven’t had their troubles to hunt, however interim boss Barry Robson can be seeking to upset the chances and construct on their victory over Motherwell of their final match.

The Dons will even take confidence from their final efficiency towards Celtic, who wanted a late Callum McGregor aim to safe victory at Pittodrie in December.

Aberdeen’s away document wants to enhance although – they’ve misplaced their final six league video games on the highway, conceding 22 targets within the course of.

Will Livingston halt Rangers’ spectacular run?

Livingston boss David Martindale has insisted their shock 3-0 Scottish Cup defeat to Inverness is forgotten as consideration returns to the Scottish Premiership.

A tricky problem lies forward on Saturday as Rangers look to make it 5 straight wins within the league.

Michael Beale stays unbeaten as Ibrox boss, a run he is aware of has to proceed if they’re to have any likelihood of narrowing the hole on leaders Celtic.

It was 1-1 the final time the perimeters met in Glasgow in October, with Rangers claiming a slender 2-1 on the Tony Macaroni on the opening day of the season.

Can St Mirren keep away from a 3rd straight defeat?

St Mirren host Ross County after back-to-back league defeats and a Scottish Cup exit to Celtic.

Their formidable dwelling document was ended by Hibernian earlier than Motherwell beat them midweek to say their first win since October.

Stephen Robinson will know a win is required towards the Staggies if they’re to carry on to their place within the prime six.

After beating St Mirren 3-2 in November, Ross County need to earn back-to-back top-flight wins over the Buddies for only a second time, beforehand doing so in 2013.

The Staggies are presently eleventh within the desk, only one level forward of backside aspect Dundee United.

Will Hibernian’s resurgence proceed towards Kilmarnock?

Dundee United and St Johnstone are struggling for kind with each side having gained simply one in all their final 5 league video games.

The Tannadice outfit know they should keep away from a fourth straight defeat if they’re to have an opportunity of lifting themselves off the foot of the desk.

A single aim has separated the perimeters of their earlier two conferences this season, with Dundee United profitable the final encounter 1-0.

Scottish Premiership & SWPL on Sky Sports activities

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